Re: why cant I see pagefile.sys?

From: Rock (rock_at_comcast.nospam.net)
Date: 09/18/04


Date: Sat, 18 Sep 2004 10:47:18 -0700

DS wrote:

> 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
>
>

Did you also untick, "Hide protected operating system files" under Tools
| Folder Options | View ?



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