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open my computer. Right click on c drive. Select properties. Bingo! You now know. Did this but couldn't see any mention of a Swap-File.!! It shows space available on hard drive which is where your swap file comes from.
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Well, my hard drive is currently 73% free, is that what you mean?
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Basically, you need to make sure that the size of the swap file is much smaller than the available space on the hard drive.
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Right...and how do i do that mate?
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Available space on hard drive--open my computer. Right click on c drive. Select properties. Bingo! You now know.
Set swap file AKA virtual memory--you can check the settings by looking at System Properties performance tab and click on the Virtual Memory button.
Perhaps I/we confused you by using the term "swap file" when previously we were using the term "virtual memory." I hope this clears it up. Morbo's lengthy quote also gives you plenty of info.
The question is not, Can they reason? nor, Can they talk? but, Can they suffer?
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Clarification
Swapfile (win98 lingo) = virtual memory (winXP lingo)
Virtual memory should be minimum 1.5 times the size of your system ram memory.
Caution: it is reccomended to let Windows handle virtual memory, especially for beginners.
Virtual memory occupies a part of your drive not being used by other programs (i.e. Free Space) In spicks case it is 73% of a 80Gb drive which is heaps.
So Spick old Buddy take a little advise from this ols person and leave Virtual memory to windows, sooner or later you will be grateful for this advise.
to change your virtual memory "can" sometimes be beneficial, but for everyday use dunna worry.
So if you have anymore probs let us know and we'll help if neccesary, but plz be careful with Operating systems and the way they work, they are designed to run with as little interferance as possible, so if it aint broke dont fix it.
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Clarification taken on board <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/up.gif" alt="" /> I don't seem to have had any problems since changing it a couple of days ago, if you read back a few posts you can see what i changed it to. Lets hope it's smooth sailing from here on in. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wave.gif" alt="" />
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since most of the WIn XP experts are on spick's case, trying to get his probs off his titties <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/evilgrin1.gif" alt="" /> i'd like to ask the experts if they can get my problem off mine! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggrin.gif" alt="" />
how do u lock down your Win XP pc so that any 'guest' who uses your system can only say; browse the net, open certain applications, cannot install progies anywhere, & hide/disable cd drives? apart from hacking the registry? start>settings>control panel>user accounts. Password protect your admin account and set up an account for Morbo or any other guest who might use your computer. I think that will take care of your needs. edit: save any "secret" or important files on removeable media. Gotta ask, though, are you running Home or Pro? I don't know about Home, but on Pro, as admin, you can right-click on any program or folder and set who can access the program/folder and how. Setings such as Full Control, Allow Read, Allow Write, etc. can be set on a per user basis. The only thing friends on my PC can do is play a select library of games. And if they ever want into my account, they need my thumbprint (I love my USB thumb scanner key <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggrin.gif" alt="" />). Too bad I missed my chance to buy that iris recognition scanner <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/disagree.gif" alt="" />
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And if they ever want into my account, they need my thumbprint (I love my USB thumb scanner key ). Too bad I missed my chance to buy that iris recognition scanner I read an article in PC World about fingerprint scanners, and found something amusing. Some of them can be fooled with Gummi Bears! Basically you make a clay mold of somebody's fingerprint and then pour melted Gummi Bears into it. after the stuff cools you now have a model of the fingerprint good enough to fool many scanners. PC World actually tried this and it worked with some. So if your friends buy Gummi Bears, watch out!
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<img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ROFL.gif" alt="" /> Excellent.
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Actually, I've tested mine with silicone molds, wax molds and gelatin (close enough to gummis). The silicone worked 1/25 castings, the wax 0/25, and the gelatin 3/25. Believe me, I went shopping for security. I do some cryptanalysis work and DO NOT want my research comprimised <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggrin.gif" alt="" />
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Drink Up Ye Cider. 
