I've heard arguments from three viewpoints on this subject, regarding what is a better choice:<BR><BR>A) Let Windows manage your swap file, or <BR>B) Set it at a constant size, or<BR>C) Define an ...

A disk file used by Windows for its virtual memory. A virtual memory system temporarily stores segments of the application on disk when there is not enough RAM to hold all the programs being used. The ...

The Windows system consists of thousands of files. Many of them have strange names, others have extensions that most users have never seen before. Normally you do not need to worry about these files.

I was planning on setting my swap partition to another HD, as I have read it can greatly benefit the speed of the computer. I also read that the swap HD will need to be on a seperate controller in ...

It's sad but very true. Although the Internet has proven to be a valuable tool for learning, worldwide communication, commerce and data exchange, these capabilities are also being used to perpetrate ...

Q A most annoying file, windows.swp, is now at 138,412,032. How can I limit the size of this file? Can I empty it when it is out of control? A One of my favorite bumper stickers reads, "Don't mess ...

A disk file used to temporarily save a program or part of a program running in memory. See Windows swap file. THIS DEFINITION IS FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY. All other reproduction requires permission.