Setup pagefile windows xp

However, some applications may require a non-default size for the paging file. Change the size only if other applications aren't adversely affected. Note: You must be logged on as an administrator to change the size of the paging file. From the Drive list, select a hard disk partition that has free space equal to at least three times the amount of the computer's installed RAM.

To determine the amount of space available on a hard disk partition, click the drive letter; the amount of space available appears in the Paging File Size For Selected Drive area.

The Adobe Captivate demonstration below illustrates how to set the virtual memory paging file to the default size. Legal Notices Online Privacy Policy. Set virtual memory paging file default Windows XP Search. The use of ad-blocking software hurts the site. Please disable ad-blocking software or set an exception for MSFN.

How to set pagefile path in Unattended file? Share More sharing options Followers 0. Prev 1 2 Next Page 1 of 2. Recommended Posts. Posted December 13, And of course I want to do it in the unattended file. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options There's a far easier way to do it. You just need to run a command, with desired parameters. Posted December 14, I'll go for the command-line seems to be more easier. Thx Happy holydays! Posted December 20, Posted December 21, You mean you went into were you can set the paging file and set it to custom and set the amounts manually?

No problem. Today I read that I should also set up C: with a min of 4 and a max of I did that several times. I see the pagefile. Lol, Mb, Gb, Tb it's all the same isn't it? Yeah, you're right. C: is my primary drive with the OS. E: is a secondary drive. I was told to move my pagefile off of the primary drive and to make it about 1. I did that last week with no problems. Today I read that I should create a smaller pafefile on my primary drive as well.

That's what I did. The pagefile. Joined Jun 6, Messages Well Dustyvan, I've heard of making it 1. WhitPhil Gone but never forgotten Trusted Advisor. Joined Oct 4, Messages 8, Before you start worrying about the pagefile, are you actually using it? With a GB installed, unless you are running large apps odds are good it is seldom active.

WhitPhil said:. Joined Feb 13, Messages Windows XP's default page file is actually what is recommended the best setting over time. Setting a page file to 2. Yet, if you think your swap file should be 2. Simple logic.