Virtual Memory / Paging file

[Andrew E]

The page file should be,min.1 1/2 X ram max.3X ram
Type in custom setting,then you must click set two times,
then close out.XP should require a restart to take
effect as you close out,if so youve set it right.
>-----Original Message-----
>I reinstalled XP to my Dell 4400. When I boot I get the
>User Logon screen, When I click a user the screen stops.
>I hit ALT+TAB and get the error "Your system has no
>paging file or the paging is too small."
>I have followed the instructions in artical 315270 in the
>MS Knowledge-base. (Using Safe Mode, Administrator,
>change virtusl memory to 348-500MB) I have 256mb ram.
>Reboot and get the same thing. Go into System > Advanced
>> Performance / settings > Advanced, and I get an error
>that "Windows created a temporary paging file on your
>computer because of a problem that occured with your
>paging file configuration when you started your computer".
>In the Virtual memory section it shows "Total paging size
>for all drives 0". when I click change the Virtual Memory
>screen still shows Custom Size 384-500 ???
>Why won't my changes take?
>Thanks
>Chuck
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