Problems with the BE Archive

PrBlahBlahtson · 03-16-2008

They've been up and down over the weekend. Vexing.

Virtual memory (assuming XP):
Right click on my Computer
Properties
Advanced Tab
"Settings" in the Performance area
Advanced Tab
Change
Custom Size
For the Initial and Maximum size, it's usually best to set this to twice your system's memory (128 x 2 = 256), or if that's exceeding a gigabyte, half again your memory (512 x 1.5 = 756). Or whatever you feel comfortable with. I usually end up setting for a gig (1024) and calling it good.
I would recommend making sure that Initial and Maximum are both set to the same amount, however. I've found that Windows XP actually bogs down more than I'd like when it suddenly feels the need to increase the page file... then increase the page file... then increase the page file... So giving it a large one and walking away does away with that problem.

03-16-2008	#5
PrBlahBlahtson is not a mod. Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Northeast USA Posts: 4,188	Re: Problems with the BE Archive They've been up and down over the weekend. Vexing. Virtual memory (assuming XP): Right click on my Computer Properties Advanced Tab "Settings" in the Performance area Advanced Tab Change Custom Size For the Initial and Maximum size, it's usually best to set this to twice your system's memory (128 x 2 = 256), or if that's exceeding a gigabyte, half again your memory (512 x 1.5 = 756). Or whatever you feel comfortable with. I usually end up setting for a gig (1024) and calling it good. I would recommend making sure that Initial and Maximum are both set to the same amount, however. I've found that Windows XP actually bogs down more than I'd like when it suddenly feels the need to increase the page file... then increase the page file... then increase the page file... So giving it a large one and walking away does away with that problem. __________________ It's not that I don't like you. I'm just direct.