Defragmenting the Swap File

Normally when you use Windows95's Disk Defragger, this will not defrag the swap file.

To defrag the swap file:

1. Open the System Properties dialog box (right click on My Computer and select Properties)
2. Click on the Performance tab
3. Click on the Virtual Memory button
4. Check Let me specify my own virtual memory settings
5. Check Disable virtual memory (Note: This will cause the system not to use a swap file)
6. Click on the OK button
7. Answer Yes to the warning
8. Click on the Close button
9. Reboot when prompted
10. You system will reboot.
11. Check to see that there is no swap file. If one still remains (WIN386.SWP), you can safely delete it.
12. Defrag your system as you usually do
13. Now reset the swap file to your previous setting and reboot. (Note: Do not leave your system running without a swap file)