4. Optimising the swap file.
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Inefficient use of the swap file could considerably slow down your system. One of the best ways to speed up the swap file usage is to create a permanent swap file. Ideally, create the swap file on a dedicated partition.
1. To configure the swap file size and location, open Start > Settings > Control Panel > System > Performance > Virtual Memory. If you are using Windows XP, right click on My Computer > properties > Advanced > Performance > Advanced. Click on Change under Virtual memory.
2. Select the partition for the swap file.
3. Adjust the size of the swap file to around 2.5 times the amount of RAM on the system.