Partitioning Swap file

Uhhhh, this may sound really dumb, but I cannot figure out how to partion my paging file. I am reinstalling XP Pro and am creating one partition for OS, one for programs, one for ISO imaging, one for swap file and one for everything else.

First, this isn't too many, is it?

Second, how do I get my Swap file to a partition? I can't even find the paging file current location.

Any help would be mightily appreciated.

 

Right click the "My Computer" icon and select "Properties" and then Advanced > Performance > Settings > Advanced > Virtual memory > Change Button and you'll be able to move the Paging file to the drive you prefer and set its size.

btw, I recommend placing it on one of your least crowded partitions (other than the C and select "None" for any other ones.

 

Thanks for your reply, Zephyr.

So, are you saying that after I create new partitions at installation, I don't designate the swap file then?

 

After the install is complete, since it would be impossible any earlier. The Paging file is part of the Windows OS, as is the Applet that allows it to be adjusted.