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99431 2002-11-18 09:44:00 Can anyone tell me what is this WIN286.swp file with 127mb sitting in my C directory, and can I delete it ?
Thank you.(_)(_)
chinadoll (682)
99432 2002-11-18 09:49:00 Hi, it's your "swap" file, the file Windows sets up to act as virtual memory. You wouldnt normally delete it, in fact Windows wont let you.
It can be worth deleting it from DOS if you are running Win95/98, before defragging. That helps to keep your drive tidy. Window will rebuild it.

Cheers
Terry Porritt (14)
99433 2002-11-18 09:50:00 It is the swap file and should not be deleted.
The swap file is used when you are low on memory and it swaps portions out to the hard disk.
mikebartnz (21)
99434 2002-11-18 19:37:00 Thanks for the info. chinadoll (682)
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