How should I set up my computer? (Part I)

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Hi Leo...I purchased some memory and now have a total of 512 Megs (2-256 Meg slots), running Windows XP. I also have 2 physical drives (plenty of room on each), one of which is partitioned into 3 logical drives (one of these is my OS).

1. What should I set my page file to? I heard the rule-of-thumb is 1.5x your physical memory, so 766?

2. Should I set a seperate page file for each logical drive, or just use one? Should each by 766?

Thanks!

I'd just set up the one, but honestly ... I typically just let the OS do whatever it wants. 768 (1.5 * 512) seems like a fine number. The 1.5 rule is a good rule of thumb unless you have LOTS of memory (in which case you need less VM), or are typically exceeding the VM's capacity because of the programs you run.

my pc was working and i put it dowm for about 2 month.I open it and I saw something like mouse waste in the pc.I power the pc and is not coming on.I swapped the power supply in a different pc and is working.The next day, I power the pc again and its works.three days later, I power it again and power is not coming on.Please help me to solve this problem up.Than you.

am an IT student of computer science, i need ur help in writing my project

can u plz tell me how to make my computer run fater. it has gotten alot slower sonce i got it

That would be this article: http://ask-leo.com/why_is_my_machine_slowing_down.html

I have followed these instructions and just get I am not autorised messages even though I am a full administer on all three of the computers I am attempting to connect you. All three are also part of the workgroup but do not see each other. local connection properties are also configured. I am using windows xp and ie6 behind a belkin router with two behind a lynsys at a different address - no joy in four months of trying

I have followed these instructions and just get I am not autorised messages even though I am a full administer on all three of the computers I am attempting to connect you. All three are also part of the workgroup but do not see each other. local connection properties are also configured. I am using windows xp and ie6 behind a belkin router with two behind a lynsys at a different address - no joy in four months of trying

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need hlp on which best suport my need. which processor is best for a computer intended for just gaming? thanks!

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