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Windows 7 temp/swap file location reassignment?

Discussion in 'Windows OS' started by TomSEA, Oct 20, 2010.

  1. TomSEA TechSpot Chancellor

    I have my Windows 7 OS installed on an SSD and also have 1TB and 750GB mechanical drives installed in my rig. I'd like to minimize the usage of the SSD to prevent wear and slow-downs.

    Is there a way to reassign the Windows 7 temp file storage and swap file work locations to one of the mechanical drives? Or is there any reason why this wouldn't make sense to do?

    Also looking for SSD maintenance tips, please.

    Thanks in advance!
    TomSEA, Oct 20, 2010
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  2. SNGX1275 TechSpot Special Forces

    System Control Panel, Advanced, Performance, Virtual Memory. You can change its location and size there. I always set the minimum and maximum size to be the same to avoid fragmentation..
    SNGX1275, Oct 20, 2010
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  3. TomSEA TechSpot Chancellor

    Thanks! Appreciate the info.
    TomSEA, Oct 20, 2010
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  4. jobeard TechSpot Ambassador

    hmm; in theory, the SSD should have better performance than any HHD and thus be an ideal device for swapping.
    jobeard, Oct 21, 2010
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