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Optimize the System Cache Size (Windows NT/2000/XP) Popular

This setting controls whether the system cache is optimized for a Desktop computer or network server. Network servers usually require more memory dedicated to file caching, while desktop computers require more memory for running software applications.

This tweak can be easily applied using WinGuides Tweak Manager.
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Open your registry and find or create the key below.

Create a new DWORD value, or modify the existing value, called "LargeSystemCache" and set it according to the value data below.

Exit your registry; you may need to restart or log out of Windows for the change to take effect.

Note: Some programs, such as SQL Server and Exchange Server, will set this value during an installation and override the change.

Registry Editor Example
|NameTypeData|
|(Default)REG_SZ(value not set)|
|LargeSystemCacheREG_DWORD0x00000000 (0)|
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|HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\ Session...|
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Registry Settings
System Key: [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\ Session Manager\
Memory Management]
Value Name: LargeSystemCache
Data Type: REG_DWORD (DWORD Value)
Value Data: "0" for Desktops; "1" for Servers

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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 28, 2003

 
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