WIN 386 SWP?

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  1. Madsen DK

    Madsen DK Registered Member

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    Just curious.
    What is that ?
    Nod can open it cos it is used by another appilication or the operating system with exclusive rights o_O
    Regards Ole
     
  2. Primrose

    Primrose Registered Member

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    What is win386.swp:


    http://www.computerhope.com/issues/ch000358.htm


    Win386.swp File Is Moved When You Set a Custom Virtual Memory Size (Q240196)

    http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;q240196








    Win386.swp File

    A Mega-waste of Hard Drive space !
    The Win386.swp File is Like a "Mini Hard Drive" on your computer, constantly growing and using up valuable Hard Drive space. This File is for your Virtual Memory and can grow to 15, 20, 30 megabytes in size in just a short amount of time.
    http://www.wavzbak.com/help/hlp44.html
     
  3. Acadia

    Acadia Registered Member

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    That is your Swap file, an essential part of all Windows operation systems. For more information see the following:

    http://www.forrestandassociates.co.uk/pcforrest/swapfile.html

    http://www.onlinehelp.bc.ca/tips.htm

    http://www.pcnineoneone.com/howto/swpfile1.html

    http://www.aumha.org/articles.htm
     
  4. Madsen DK

    Madsen DK Registered Member

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    Hi
    Thanks for the answers.
    Its so nice to be able to ask you lot, about things that i dont know about.
    Regards Ole
     
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