Re: why cant I see pagefile.sys?

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From: DS (DS_at_btinternet.com)
Date: 09/18/04


Date: Sat, 18 Sep 2004 16:48:07 +0100

I have used the search facility and looked in c:\ where the system says it
should be.

"Nick Burns" <thedoc@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:#Z5ExXZnEHA.1304@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
> Where are you looking for pagefile.sys at...?
>
>
> "DS" <DS@btinternet.com> wrote in message
> news:cihjj1$k1g$1@newsg3.svr.pol.co.uk...
> > Hi
> >
> > I have an error most times I log on. Searching the net, it seems like I
> > need to set the system to 'no paging file' then delete pagefile.sys. The
> > problem is that I cant see pagefile.sys! I have tried setting my folder
> > options to view hidden and system files but non are shown. If I do a dir
> /ah
> > c: then I can see it, but cant do anything with it. Searching for it
> doesn't
> > work either.
> >
> > Most advice on the net (including t he link below) says I should be able
> to
> > delete the pagefile.sys after selecting 'no paging file' and the folder
> > option to show system files.
> >
> > http://aumha.org/win5/a/xpvm.php
> >
> > I am running XP pro. without the sevice packs.
> >
> > Any ideas?
> >
> > D
> >
> >
>
>



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