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    PageFile.sys issue

    On my C: Drive I have a limited remaining space & my pagefile.sys is at its maximum size of 700mb. What should I do to reset or delete this file to free up space on C: Drive. I am using windows xp. Any help would be great.

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    right-click on my computer and click properties. Advanced -> Performance Options -> Change

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    You ca do that,
    1/On the desktop, right click "My Computer"
    2/Select "Properties" from the provided selection list.
    3/Click the Advanced Tab on the top right of the window
    4/Click the "Performance Options..." button
    5/Click the Change button, the "Virtual Memory" window will open.
    At this point you can select the drive from the provided list and then type in the amount of memory you want dedicated to the swap file in the provided text boxes. A box is provided for the initial size and the maximum size. Simply enter the amount and don`t forget to click the Set button.
    That should be it ..

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    Pagefile.sys - how to safely delete pagefile.sys or use it on Windows XP.

    As to the pagefile.sys that is in use by the virtual memory if you have plenty of ram you can turn off or at least reduce the amount set aside:

    • click start
    • right click my computer
    • click properties
    • click advanced (tab)
    • under performance click settings
    • click advanced (tab) under virtual memory click change


    here you can change the space available for each drive by choosing the custom button then entering the amount you want
    or if ya got lotsa ram choose the no paging file either way make sure to click the “set” button when you’re done

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