Paging? Do i need it on a SSD?

[Jay85]

I have this massive 8gb file which is quite literally hogging my ssd space. Do i actually need paging if i have 8gb of ram?

 

[Jay85]

I can't seem to set it to any other size. I can either let the system manage it or turn it off completely :S.


When i set the minimum and maximum, it doesn't save?

Is it SAFE to turn it off?

 

[Jay85]

I reduced mine down to 250MB and have never had a problem. And as well as disabling hibernation, I've also turned off system restore which takes up a load of space.

I've already disabled hibernation so i've free'd up some space but i was hoping i could save more by turning it off

 

[Jay85]

Hmm good point, i'll try that as i really don't want it there tbh hogging up all the space i need.

thanks

 

[Jay85]

Right i've set it to 500mb minimum and 1gb max for now, i don't really understand what paging is for and what benefits i get from leaving it on.


Can someone explain please?

 

[Jay85]

Cheers guys, glad i didn't turn it off then.

I've kept it on my SSD but reduced the size as said. 1gb should be more than plenty for storing info and errors right? Plus i can't see myself running out of ram anytime soon!

 

[Jay85]

Seems there is quite abit of uncertainty whether it should be left on or off and whether it should be left on the SSD or on a seperate drive..