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Start->Control Panel->System->Advanced->Perfomance Settings->Advanced->Virtual Memory Change. Choose a hard drive where you want to put the paging file, then custom size.
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What is the effect of increasing paging file?
if meant by increasing paging file memory in windows, by increasing this you are increasing the amount of memory used for programs, Microsoft advises not to fool around with the file, however if you have knowledge of programs you use and memory stored; you will be able to increase or decrease this file as necessary.
Does your computer have multiple paging file?
No. While most O/S use the hard drive to store temp data as memory, there is only one page file. The most efficient method is to increase your page file to 5 percent of your hard drive size and make the two values the same. This way the O/S will keep that area open for paging and not Fragment the paging file
Why would you want to move the paging file off of the boot partition?
Space. Speed - if the boot drive is slow and you have an alternate drive that is faster (don't want to reload windows) - a faster paging file will increase speed of Windows when you have a lot of applications running.
What is the normal path of the windows paging file in Windows Vista?
Paging file is located in the root folder of the system drive.
What is the swap file called in windows XP?
Paging File
Give one reason you should make the paging file maximum size the same as the paging file initial size?
In order to prevent page file fragmentation.
How do you make computer use paging file as RAM?
The "paging file" is already a form of virtual memory. There is no way to use a paging file in the same way as you would normal RAM, as hard drives are hundreds of times slower than RAM.
What is temporary (ram)?
Do you mean RAM? Or the paging file?
What is the predominant reason for slight pauses in the application when retriving information from the paging file?
This question answers itself. It takes time to retrieve information from the paging file on the hard drive.
WHAT IS TEMPORARY MEMORY CALLED?
Do you mean RAM? Or the paging file?
When could fragmentation of the paging file occur?
If a paging file resides on a partition that contains other data, it may experience fragmentation as it expands to satisfy the extra virtual memory that is required.
What is the main reason for slight pauses in an application when retreiving information from the paging file?
If your paging file is stored on hard drive, it will cause your applications to work slower if for instance it was stored in RAM.
