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| 13213 | 2001-05-26 07:40:00 | HOw can I view the contents of this file and is it safe to delete it ? | Guest (0) | ||
| 13214 | 2001-05-26 08:26:00 | Win386.swp is the Windows Swap file, the file is used by Windows to simulate extra RAM when you run out of real RAM. It is not safe (and windows will not allow you) to delete it! To change virutal memory settings, right click on 'My computer', select properties, then go to the performace tab. | Guest (0) | ||
| 13215 | 2001-05-26 09:24:00 | you never want to delete this unless your machine has about 1G ram. Because windows is so inefficient it cannot store everything on ram so it holds the values it is not currently using in a swap file on your hard drive. To get the best out of your machine you should do the following. 1) create a partition of about 500Mb. 2)set your .SWP file location to this partition. 3) sit back and see a lower rate of disk fragmentation, and better overall performance. P.S. If you have sufficient ram, you can tweak the system.ini file to use ram before resorting to the swp file. |
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| 13216 | 2001-05-26 15:36:00 | Thanks that was very helpful. How do I set up a partition, I am not technical however I have a brain and can follow instructions. How do I view what is in the file , what application can i use to open it ? |
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