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Started by ==SpuD== , Apr 07 2008 08:33 AM

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Posted 07 April 2008 - 08:33 AM

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just wondering, what are pade files used for and what exactly does this mean??

Page File: 2251MB used, 2057MB available


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Posted 07 April 2008 - 09:10 AM

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Howdy:

Take a look HERE for a good definition/explanation.

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Posted 07 April 2008 - 02:00 PM

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Okay thanks for that, but do you think it will be necisary for me to do any of that as its a new(ish) PC?

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Posted 07 April 2008 - 05:23 PM

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That all depends on you and your system.

As for myself, I simply let Windows handle it.

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Posted 08 April 2008 - 03:38 AM

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Okay thanks for your help
I think i will join you with that :)

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Posted 08 April 2008 - 07:58 AM

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Not a problem.

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Posted 09 April 2008 - 10:01 AM

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1 more question :)

Would it speed up anything if i put the page file on a memory stick (or some of it anyway)?

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Posted 09 April 2008 - 10:49 AM

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No.

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