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Q224781: BackOffice Server Requires Minimum of 256 Megabyte Swap File

Article: Q224781
Product(s): Microsoft Windows NT
Version(s): winnt:4.5
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbenv
Last Modified: 06-NOV-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft BackOffice Server 4.5 
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SUMMARY
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BackOffice Server requires a paging (or swap) file size of at least 256
megabytes (MB). You can run BackOffice Server Setup with a smaller swap file
size, but you must increase the size immediately after the operating system
starts.

MORE INFORMATION
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To change the size of the swap file, follow these steps:

1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.

2. Double-click System.

3. Click the Performance tab and then click Change under Virtual Memory

4. Under "Paging File Size for Selected Drive", type a number equal to or
  greater than 256 in the Initial Size (MB) box.

5. In the Maximum Size (MB) box, type a number equal to or greater than 256, and
  then click Set.

6. Click OK.

7. Restart your computer.

Additional query words: smallbiz

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Keywords          : kbenv 
Technology        : kbAudDeveloper kbBackOfficeSearch kbBackOfficeServ450
Version           : winnt:4.5
Issue type        : kbinfo

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