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Windows Swap file

  • 15-11-2000 12:49am
    #1
    bubbles
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,839 ✭✭✭


    Lo,

    I have windows ME, and 512megs of ram. Every time I open a game I notice the swap file go's between 200 and 260megs in size. I am wondering if that is normal for the file to get that big?

    Also, because I'm not too clear on the subject can someone tell me briefly what exatly it does, and would it be better to disable it ?

    Thanks


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  • #2
    Hobbes
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,264 ✭✭✭✭Hobbes


    It swaps the unused yet important parts of memory to disk and reclaims them later when you need them again.

    and yes it is normal.



  • #3
    Sonic
    Registered Users Posts: 488 ✭✭Sonic


    Windows 98/Millennium users

    Before you begin doing anything else you'll want to edit your system.ini (Click on Start, Run type in system.ini & hit Enter). Under the [386Enh] heading Add the line ConservativeSwapfileUsage=1 (Make sure to leave a blank line between this & the next heading). This can significantly reduce Virtual memory use as it makes Windows use RAM before the Swapfile. This is particularly beneficial for those with 128MB RAM or more. Save the changes & reboot your system for the change to take effect.

    it works smile.gif



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