Memory Components White Papers
Tweaking Virtual Memory
Overview This white paper discusses virtual memory, also known as the swap file. I'll explain what it does, what the default setting is, and how to change it for IMHO (In My Humble Opinion) better performance.
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| Date Published | October 2000 | Downloads | 9 |
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