Optimize WinXP virtual memory details (2)

Page File Settings

Page File Size Calculation

The page file size varies from computer to computer. Regarding the page file size setting, there are two widely spread "formulas", "physical memory X2.5" or "physical memory X1.5". These two calculation methods are simple, but not applicable to all computers. The most accurate way to set the page file size is to look at the page file size that the computer actually uses in normal operation.

The log function that comes with windows xp can monitor the size of the page file normally used by the computer, so as to make the most accurate settings. The specific steps are as follows.

First, right click on "My Computer", select "Properties -> Advanced", click the "Settings" button under "Performance", then select the "Advanced" page, click The Change button under Virtual Memory. Select "Custom Size" and set both "Start Size" and "Maximum" to 300M, which is just a temporary setting. Restart the computer after the setup is complete for the settings to take effect.

Second, go to "Control Panel -> Performance and Maintenance -> Management Tools", open "Performance", expand "Performance Logs and Warnings", select "Counter Log". Right-click on the right side of the window and select "New Log Settings", as shown in Figure 4.