how big should the pagefile be for xp?

Question

i have 2GB of ram installed and i am not sure what would be the best size to use for a pagefile or if i should use one at all.

Answer 1

you can turn off your pagefile....2 GB :O:O:O...i have 512 MB of RAM and 500 MB of pagefile...if you turn off your pagefile, you computer will run much smoother...SO, turn it off...or give me some of your RAM ;))

Answer 2

If you have 2 GB of RAM, you probably don't need a page file. Oftentimes, the RAM installed on a computer is not enough. So, Windows XP converts some of the hard drive space to act like memory, virtual memory. However, virtual memory is much slower than RAM. In your case, if you have a page file then Windows XP might store information on the page file instead of using RAM, which is ashame because it would cause a drop in speed. By not setting a page file, Windows XP is forced to use RAM, which is a lot faster. However, there are occasions in which a computer should have a page file even with 2 GB RAM installed. For example, it is good for gamers or applications which require a hugh amount of computer resources (e.g. CAD).

Answer 3

1.75 X your ram size.
1gig ram = 1.75gig pagefile size.