Pre-Installation Steps for Windows

Zim:X may require changes in the configuration of the client and/or the server machines for its proper execution after installation.

Increasing the Virtual Memory

Increasing the virtual memory may be necessary in case an out-of-memory error message occurs when Zim Server starts. Follow these steps to increase the virtual memory (a reboot of your system may be required):

Windows Servers:

  1. Open the Windows Control Panel;
  2. Select the System component;
  3. Select the Advanced tab;
  4. Select the Performance Options button;
  5. Select the virtual memory Change button;
  6. From the drive box, select the drive where Zim was installed;
  7. Choose Custom Size;
  8. Set the Initial Size and Maximum Size to the recommended values;
  9. Select the Set button to apply the changes;
10. Select the OK button.

Window 7 / Windows 8 / Windows 10 and Windows 11:

  1. Open the Windows Control Panel;
  2. Select the System component;
  3. Select the Performance link;
  4. Select the Advanced Tools link;
  5. Select the Adjust Appearance and performance of Windows tab;
  6. Select the Advanced tab;
  7. From the drive box, select the drive where Zim was installed;
  8. Choose Custom Size;
  9. Set the Initial Size and Maximum Size to the recommended values;
10. Select the Set button to apply the changes;
11. Select the OK button.