XP Paging File

ScrewzLoose · Post by **ScrewzLoose** » Sat Jun 21, 2003 8:36 pm

Friend having problems w/ XP Paging File...system msg saying no paging file present and won't allow him to allocate the space necessary to create one? Goes thru the properties / advanced steps, but still won't accept paging file allocaton?

Any Ideas or links? Thanks

Post by **YeOldeStonecat** » Sat Jun 21, 2003 8:49 pm

Specs of the rig...size of HD, amount of free space, and amount of system RAM___?

MadDoctor · Post by **MadDoctor** » Sat Jun 21, 2003 8:49 pm

Logged on as Administrator?

RoundEye · Post by **RoundEye** » Sat Jun 21, 2003 8:57 pm

Originally posted by MadDoctor
Logged on as Administrator?

I was thinking that too, or maybe he doesn't have enough drive space for the page file size that he wants.

Anything showing up in event viewer?

ScrewzLoose · Post by **ScrewzLoose** » Sat Jun 21, 2003 9:06 pm

40 gig hd, 23.3 free space, w/ 256mb RAM....I think I'm ok w/ the formula on how to figure the allocation size, but his system won't allow him to assign the file size...Signed in as administrator and has full access...

mnosteele52 · Post by **mnosteele52** » Sat Jun 21, 2003 11:43 pm

Sounds like something has become corrupt. I would first scan for virii then repair XP and see if he can set it.

Lightstream · Post by **Lightstream** » Sun Jun 22, 2003 3:36 am

Would deleting the paging file help?

jmatt · Post by **jmatt** » Sun Jun 22, 2003 6:25 pm

http://www.tweakxp.com/tweakxp/display.asp?id=31
For added security you should always clear the page file upon shutting down your computer. Windows uses this file as extra ram. Lets say that you are working on a confidential MS Word doc. When you load this document it is loaded into ram. To save ram windows places certain items in the page file. The page file can then be opened and the document can be extracted as well as any other open program or files. However Microsoft has implemented a feature that will clear the page file but they do not have it enabled by default. Please note, this will slightly increase the amount of time it takes to shut down your computer but it is well worth it.

Start Regedit. If you are unfamiliar with regedit please refer to our FAQ on how to get started.
Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager\Memory Management
Select ClearPageFileAtShutdown from the list on the right.
Right on it and select Modify.
Change the value to 1 to enable.
Reboot your computer.