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Q&A: Should I leave the ‘Page File’ on the SSD or move it to the hard drive?

Posted on September 26, 2021

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Question from Braden L.:  Hello Rick. I recently took your advice and added an SSD to my Gateway SX2851-41 desktop computer.

I left the original hard drive installed as a data drive which begs the following question:

Do you recommend leaving the Page File on the SSD or moving it to the hard drive?  [Read more…]

Q&A: How do I keep my computer’s virtual memory from slowing my programs down?

Posted on December 3, 2013

windows-xp-logoQuestion from Dana G.:  I read an article the other day that said if your computer uses too much virtual memory it will really slow down your programs and stuff.

My laptop (a Dell w/Windows XP) is running really slow lately, and I was wondering if that could be the problem. And if it is, how can I stop it?

Rick’s answer:   [Read more…]




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