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Page File size with 256mb of RAM?
Name: TheReplica Date: February 7, 2001 at 05:17:50 Pacific
Comment:
Could anyone let me know what the best page file size would be with 256mb of RAM with Win2K.
Name: Steve Date: February 7, 2001 at 07:41:33 Pacific
Reply:
Microsoft recommends 1-1/2x your RAM, with a maximum size of 2x your RAM. So, you'd set your Page File to 384MB, with 512MB maximum. I've known some people to set their Page File to 2x or even 2-1/2x, but Microsoft says that performance can be sluggish if you go too high.
BTW, below where you set your Page File size is a place to set your Registry file size. Make sure that you've given it enough space. If the Registry file runs out of space, it can permanantly damage the Registry and you'll be up s**t creek without a paddle. I've set mine to 64MB.
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