One security software that I have give me this option.
If is it safe and ok to do, can you also tell me the risks as well please.
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, Jul 23 2005 02:49 AM
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Guest_Tony_*
Posted 23 July 2005 - 02:49 AM
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One security software that I have give me this option.
If is it safe and ok to do, can you also tell me the risks as well please.
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Posted 23 July 2005 - 04:47 AM
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U dont need a 3rd party software to that; Windows does it by default.
To check whether Windows setting for clearing pagefile is enabled, follow the steps below:
1) Open Regedit
2) Go to HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager\Memory Management.
3) Check if the value of ClearPageFileAtShutdown is 1, which means it is enabled in Windows.
Clearing pagefile at shutdown is just a security feature, it is useful if u have multiple people using the same PC.
Some people complain that turning this feature on, slows down the shutdown process.
To check whether Windows setting for clearing pagefile is enabled, follow the steps below:
1) Open Regedit
2) Go to HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager\Memory Management.
3) Check if the value of ClearPageFileAtShutdown is 1, which means it is enabled in Windows.
Clearing pagefile at shutdown is just a security feature, it is useful if u have multiple people using the same PC.
Some people complain that turning this feature on, slows down the shutdown process.
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Guest_Tony_*
Posted 23 July 2005 - 05:15 AM
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Thank you mate.Just wondering something else, to serve my memory with this right, the page file acts kinda like a RAM correct?
If so or if not, what does it hold in the page file? (what type of information)
I rather use a 3rd party because of the fact being that it is for me more safer then going into the reg and doing it.
I would only go into the reg to set restrictions, not that other type of thing cause I dont want to have to re-do my computer if I do something incorrect in the registry.
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Posted 23 July 2005 - 05:23 AM
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Pagefile is an extension to the RAM, but it is stored on ur hardisk.
The information is completely in binary, so it takes a big expert to recognize it.
I was not asking u to make any changes to ur Registry, but just asking u to check if its already enabled in Windows or not.
Caution: Turning this feature on, may slow down ur shutdown process.
The information is completely in binary, so it takes a big expert to recognize it.
I was not asking u to make any changes to ur Registry, but just asking u to check if its already enabled in Windows or not.
Caution: Turning this feature on, may slow down ur shutdown process.
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Guest_Tony_*
Posted 23 July 2005 - 05:51 AM
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Yes it is enabled thank you heaps for refreashing my memery. I have mine enabled.
Edited by Tony_1983, 23 July 2005 - 05:52 AM.
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