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Where do you find the swap file?
With the default Category Control Panel:
Head to Start
Select Control Panel
Select Performance and Maintenance
Select System
Select Advanced Tab
Under Performance, select the Settings button
Select Advanced Tab
Under Virtual Memory, select the Change button
Adjust as needed, then select the Set button
Select the Ok button to apply the settings
You must reboot for the changes to take effect!
With the Classic Control Panel:
Head to Start
Select Control Panel
Select System
Select Advanced Tab
Under Performance, select the Settings button
Select Advanced Tab
Under Virtual Memory, select the Change button
Adjust as needed, then select the Set button
Select the Ok button to apply the settings
You must reboot for the changes to take effect!
If anything, create (preferably on a separate artition), a swap space of constant size. For example, select Custom Size and place 1024 in "Initial" and 1024 in "Maximum" Size boxes, then click Set Button. This will reduce the amount of work needed to dynamically resize the page file, usually when you need it most. From Fastest to Slowest, these are the configurations you can try: 1. A static swap file on a separate hard drive (and preferably, controller) from Windows and frequently accessed data.
2. A dynamic swap file on a separate hard drive (and preferably, controller) from Windows and frequently accessed data.
3. A static swap file on a separate partition, but on the same physical hard drive as Windows.
4. A dynamic swap file on a separate partition, but on the same physical hard drive as Windows.
5. The Default: A dynamic swap file on the same partition and physical hard drive (usually C:) as Windows.
There are varying thoughts on how large you should set your page file to be, ranging anywhere from 1.5-3x the amount of system ram you have. The bigger the file the more resources you have, but the slower it takes to access. The smaller the file the quicker it can be read but you may run out of room causing a system crash. I've had good luck with 2x - especially for Lineage II considering what a resource hog it can be. But experiement and see what works best for you!
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