Paging files in Vista

[Lee Lord]

I would like to create 2 paging files, one on C: and the other on an eSata
external drive. I've heard 2 sides how. One to let the computer decide (
System Managed Size) on both drives, and the other to have a static page file
on both as to eliminate fragmentation. Any suggestions which to use? System
Managed or a Static pagefile? Thanks.

 

[John Galt]

I would like to create 2 paging files, one on C: and the other on an eSata
external drive. I've heard 2 sides how. One to let the computer decide (
System Managed Size) on both drives, and the other to have a static page file
on both as to eliminate fragmentation. Any suggestions which to use? System
Managed or a Static pagefile? Thanks.

Small - like, 300mb - on C.

Full recommended size and either fixed or system managed on the SATA
drive. My preference is for fixed (no fragmenting), but I really
don't think it matters.

 

[Mike Hall - MVP]

I would like to create 2 paging files, one on C: and the other on an eSata
external drive. I've heard 2 sides how. One to let the computer decide (
System Managed Size) on both drives, and the other to have a static page
file
on both as to eliminate fragmentation. Any suggestions which to use?
System
Managed or a Static pagefile? Thanks.

If your eSATA drive is used for backups, it should be powered down unless
being used to deposit or retrieve backups. For this reason, it would be best
not to use it for pagefiles.

Whatever you do, 'system managed' is the best way to go if your computer is
used as a 'general use' machine..