Changes to Paging File Settings Are Not Retained (242447)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Datacenter Server
This article was previously published under Q242447

SYMPTOMS

When you make changes to the paging file settings, the settings may not be retained. When this occurs, no error message is displayed.

CAUSE

This behavior can occur if you use the Computer Management tool in Microsoft Management Console (MMC) to modify the paging file settings.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, use the System tool in Control Panel to change the paging file settings :
  1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
  2. Double-click System.
  3. Click the Advanced tab.
  4. Click Performance Options.
  5. Click Change.
  6. Click the drive on which you want to modify the paging file.
  7. Type the appropriate values in the Initial Size and/or Maximum Size boxes, and then click Set.
  8. Click OK, click OK, and then click OK.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of this article.

MORE INFORMATION

For additional information, click the article number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

259151 Paging File Functionality Requires System Account Permissions and Proper Size

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/21/2003
Keywords:kbenv kbprb KB242447
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