Swap file solution
Note: Before you do the following make a backup copy of your system.ini file in case you need to
go back to it.
This tweak is definitely one to pass along to friends. Windows 98 accesses
your swap file (virtual memory) before it runs out of RAM (physical memory)
-- which, from a user's point of view, is completely nuts. Virtual memory will
always operate slower than physical memory, so why does Windows 98 insist on using
both? Frankly, I don't know. According to article Q223294 in the
Microsoft knowledge base, this new method is more efficient.
Uh huh.
Thank goodness they've posted a fix! Yes, if you have more than 64 megabytes of
RAM and you're running Windows 98, you'll wanna give this a shot. In your
SYSTEM.INI file, under the [386Enh] section, enter: "ConservativeSwapfileUsage=1"
(without the quotes). Reboot, and I believe you'll find your system more responsive.
Your mileage may vary!