Invalid Error When Increasing Size of Permanent Swap File (85620)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows 3.11

This article was previously published under Q85620

SYMPTOMS

When you increase the size of an existing permanent swap file in Microsoft Windows 3.1, the following message may be displayed:
Windows will not use more than the virtual memory specified by the Recommended Size. Are you sure you want to create a larger swap file?
This message is displayed even if the swap file size requested is less than the maximum size usable by Windows. The message will not affect Windows use of the new swap file.

MORE INFORMATION

If you modify the permanent swap file size to be more than the recommended size but less than the maximum size, the above message will be displayed. Windows will still increase the permanent swap file size.

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:10/13/2003
Keywords:KB85620