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Optimize Swap File Performance (Windows 98/Me) Popular

On systems with larger amounts of memory, more than 128Mb, the hard disk based swap file is not needed as much. This tweak optimizes the use of the swap file on such systems.

This tweak can be easily applied using WinGuides Tweak Manager.
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Using notepad open the SYSTEM.INI file in your Windows directory.

Find the [386Enh] section and add a new line reading "ConservativeSwapfileUsage=1".

Save the file and restart Windows for the change to take effect.

Registry Settings
Value Name: ConservativeSwapfileUsage
Value Data: 1

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Disclaimer: Modifying the registry can cause serious problems that may require you to reinstall your operating system. We cannot guarantee that problems resulting from modifications to the registry can be solved. Use the information provided at your own risk.

Last modified: May 12, 2002

 
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