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Q161313: Msbatch.inf Parameters: Setting Up the Paging File

Article: Q161313
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): 95
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): win95
Last Modified: 17-DEC-2000

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows 95 
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SUMMARY
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This article describes how to insert paging file information using the
Msbatch.inf file for batch installations of Windows 95.

MORE INFORMATION
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Microsoft does not encourage or support changes to .inf files; therefore,
Microsoft Technical Support does not support the procedure in this article.
Although we have tested the following procedure and it appears to function as
described, make a backup copy of your .inf file before you proceed.

Modify the [Install] section of the Msbatch.inf file to include the following
line:

  UpdateInis=Set.Pagefile

Also, add the following section and parameters:

  [Set.Pagefile]
  %10%\system.ini,386Enh,,"PagingDrive=C:"
  %10%\system.ini,386Enh,,"MinPagingFileSize=20480"
  %10%\system.ini,386Enh,,"MaxPagingFileSize-20480"

Modify the parameters as necessary if you want to use a different drive or size
for the paging file.

NOTE: We recommend letting Windows95 decide the size of the paging file for
optimal performance.

Additional query words: automate swapfile netsetup

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Keywords          : win95 
Technology        : kbWin95search kbZNotKeyword3
Version           : 95

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