I want to fix my family member's computer. It is too slow. It freezes too. If I remember right it needs to have more virtual memory or a bigger PAGING file.

What is the maximum size I can set my paging file and registry size?
Total paging: Initial size? Maximum size?
Max registry size?

Computer info:
Microsoft Windows 2000
Intel(R) Pentium(R) III Mobile
CPU 1133MHz
AT/AT Compatible
261,040 KB RAM

21.8 GB free space on Local Disk (C:)

THANK you for your help! I tried just setting both to as high as it would let me but the computer was even more slow than and it had pop-ups saying it was making something bigger.Unless you have a specific reason to CHANGE them, you should CHOOSE the "recommended" setting




It's unlikely your performance issues are caused by an incorrectly set paging file, nor do I think the issue can be truly remedied by it. From the sounds of it, the system is running a lot of software in the background, so it might be worth a look to eliminate background applications that you do not need.

Agreed - leave it at System Managed. And there is no setting for the registry size - it is what it is.

If you are having specific problems with your computer please start a new thread describing the problems in detail and we'll try to help.

I deleted your duplicate thread - no need to post the same question more than once.