Originally Posted by kakii

Windows XP latest SP
Hdd dedicated for page file installed, single partition.
Page file of fixed size generated on this disc.
While reviewing the partition with Windows on-board defragmentation
utility, the page file is presented in outer partition sections.
It doesn't start from partition beginning.

I guess files critical for system performance should be placed at inner
section - faster read/write access.

Does windows on-board defrag utility really show the facts?
Does this file is really placed in outer partition section?
If yes, why does windows do that this way?