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Thomas Jespersen
Hello
I have 1GB RAM in my new machine, and I don't think that I will "ever" need
more than that. So why should I have a page file?
In the knowledgebase article 308417 it says. Se:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=308417#31
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"... The recommended minimum size is equivalent to 1.5 times the RAM on your
computer, and 3 times that figure for the maximum size..."
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And it also says:
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For best performance, do not set the initial size to less than the minimum
recommended size under Total paging file size for all drives. The
recommended size is equivalent to 1.5 times the RAM on your computer. It is
good practice to leave the paging file at its recommended size. However, you
may increase its size if you frequently use programs that use much memory.
To delete a paging file, set both the initial size and the maximum size to
zero, or click No paging file. We strongly recommend that you do not disable
or delete the paging file.
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I just can't understand why! When would the system perform better using the
Hard drive, when I have enough physical memory? Why not just set it to "no
paging file" (which is an option) or a minimum of 2MB?
Thomas
I have 1GB RAM in my new machine, and I don't think that I will "ever" need
more than that. So why should I have a page file?
In the knowledgebase article 308417 it says. Se:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=308417#31
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"... The recommended minimum size is equivalent to 1.5 times the RAM on your
computer, and 3 times that figure for the maximum size..."
[CUT OFF]
And it also says:
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For best performance, do not set the initial size to less than the minimum
recommended size under Total paging file size for all drives. The
recommended size is equivalent to 1.5 times the RAM on your computer. It is
good practice to leave the paging file at its recommended size. However, you
may increase its size if you frequently use programs that use much memory.
To delete a paging file, set both the initial size and the maximum size to
zero, or click No paging file. We strongly recommend that you do not disable
or delete the paging file.
[CUT OFF]
I just can't understand why! When would the system perform better using the
Hard drive, when I have enough physical memory? Why not just set it to "no
paging file" (which is an option) or a minimum of 2MB?
Thomas