FIX_MEMORY_ISSUE.md

Fixing Memory Issue - Windows Virtual Memory

Problem

OSError: The paging file is too small for this operation to complete. (os error 1455)

Your system needs more virtual memory to load the large AI models (1.21GB+).

Solution: Increase Windows Virtual Memory

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Open System Properties

   • Press Windows Key + Pause/Break OR
   • Right-click "This PC" → Properties → Advanced system settings

2. Access Virtual Memory Settings

   • Click "Advanced" tab
   • Under "Performance", click "Settings..."
   • Click "Advanced" tab again
   • Under "Virtual memory", click "Change..."

3. Configure Virtual Memory

   • Uncheck "Automatically manage paging file size for all drives"
   • Select your C: drive (or main drive)
   • Select "Custom size"
   • Set values:
     • Initial size (MB): 8192 (8 GB)
     • Maximum size (MB): 16384 (16 GB)
   • Click "Set"
   • Click "OK" on all dialogs

4. Restart Your Computer

   • This is required for changes to take effect

5. Try Running the App Again

   python app.py
   

Alternative: Quick Fix (Temporary)

If you can't change virtual memory settings, try these:

Option A: Close Other Programs

• Close all browsers, apps, and programs
• This frees up RAM
• Then try running the app again

Option B: Use Smaller Model (Code Change)

Edit classifier/config.py to use a smaller model if available.

Option C: Run with Priority

# Run Python with higher priority
Start-Process python -ArgumentList "app.py" -WindowStyle Normal -Wait

Checking Current Virtual Memory

To see your current settings:

1. Follow steps 1-2 above
2. Note the current "Total paging file size" at the bottom

Typical recommendations:

• Minimum: 1.5x your RAM
• Recommended: 2-3x your RAM
• For ML models: At least 8-16 GB

After Fixing

Once virtual memory is increased and computer is restarted:

cd "C:\Users\Tarak Jha\OneDrive - Coast to Coast Logistics\Desktop\HEALTHBOT\health-query-classifier"
python app.py

The models should load successfully!