Best setting for virtual memory in WIN98

Derek895 · 03-05-2005, 01:07 PM

Hi,

Could anyone tell me what is the best setting for virtual memory using WIN98. I have Compaq Armada M700 laptop with 448MB Ram, 12GB Hard Disk, 700Mhz P3. Is it best to let windows manage the setting or to customise it? I read somewhere that a good setting for this is to have the minimum the same as the amount of RAM and the maximum 2.5 times that. I would be grateful for any advice other members can offer.

Thanks

Derek

headhunter600 · 03-05-2005, 04:44 PM

I always let windows decide. Are you having problems?

**Sarkast** · 03-05-2005, 04:52 PM

Its better to set it to a fixed value because otherwise windows is constantly resizing it and that takes sytems resources - and slows your OS down.
General rule of thumb is 1.5 to 2.0 times your RAM. So in your case somewheres between 700 to 900.
Even if you set a lower and max size - windows will still resize it all the time -> performance loss. Stick with one setting (means min and max = same size. I'd go with 800Mb if i was you)

**johnwill** · 03-05-2005, 05:13 PM

I don't believe that W98 will constantly change the size of a permanent swap file. In any case, for W98 with 448mb of memory, I'd set the swap file in the 256-384 range and leave it. You'll run out of system resources before memory in that machine anyway.

Derek895 · 03-05-2005, 05:50 PM

Thanks for your help.

kaoswizz · 03-06-2005, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by johnwill

I don't believe that W98 will constantly change the size of a permanent swap file. In any case, for W98 with 448mb of memory, I'd set the swap file in the 256-384 range and leave it. You'll run out of system resources before memory in that machine anyway.

my old win 98 always changed the size of a permanent swap file. i got soo nagry i randomly put in any settings and it ran soo fast then it got infected i forgot the settings and plus i got it upraded after that to a win xp pro

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Derek895 Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Belfast, N. Ireland Posts: 178 OS: Windows XP	Best setting for virtual memory in WIN98 Hi, Could anyone tell me what is the best setting for virtual memory using WIN98. I have Compaq Armada M700 laptop with 448MB Ram, 12GB Hard Disk, 700Mhz P3. Is it best to let windows manage the setting or to customise it? I read somewhere that a good setting for this is to have the minimum the same as the amount of RAM and the maximum 2.5 times that. I would be grateful for any advice other members can offer. Thanks Derek

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Sarkast TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: NY Posts: 2,715 OS: WinXP	Its better to set it to a fixed value because otherwise windows is constantly resizing it and that takes sytems resources - and slows your OS down. General rule of thumb is 1.5 to 2.0 times your RAM. So in your case somewheres between 700 to 900. Even if you set a lower and max size - windows will still resize it all the time -> performance loss. Stick with one setting (means min and max = same size. I'd go with 800Mb if i was you) __________________ P4 2.4@2.9 / XP-90 / Albatron PX865PE Pro V2.0 / Kingston Hyper-X 512MB Dual Channel CL2-2-2-5 / Geforce4 MX440x8 64MB / WD80GB 7200RPM 8MB / Thermaltake 420W PSU --> SEE IT ALL GLOW <-- MBM5 - SpeedFan - PSU Calculator - MemTest86 - ThrottleWatch

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headhunter600 Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 28 OS: xp, win98, suse9.2	I always let windows decide. Are you having problems?

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Derek895 Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Belfast, N. Ireland Posts: 178 OS: Windows XP	Thanks for your help.