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NTFS vs. FAT
To NTFS or not to NTFS—that is the question. But unlike the deeper questions of life, this one isn't really all that hard to answer. For most users running Windows XP, NTFS is the obvious choice. It's more powerful and offers security advantages not found in the other file systems. But let's go over the differences among the files systems so we're all clear about the choice. There are essentially three different file systems available in Windows XP: FAT16, short for File Allocation Table, FAT32, and NTFS, short for NT File System.
FAT16
The FAT16 file system was introduced way back with MS–DOS in 1981, and it's showing its age. It was designed originally to handle files on a floppy drive, and has had minor modifications over the years so it can handle hard disks, and even file names longer than the original limitation of 8.3 characters, but it's still the lowest common denominator. The biggest advantage of FAT16 is that it is compatible across a wide variety of operating systems, including Windows 95/98/Me, OS/2, Linux, and some versions of UNIX. The biggest problem of FAT16 is that it has a fixed maximum number of clusters per partition, so as hard disks get bigger and bigger, the size of each cluster has to get larger. In a 2–GB partition, each cluster is 32 kilobytes, meaning that even the smallest file on the partition will take up 32 KB of space. FAT16 also doesn't support compression, encryption, or advanced security using access control lists.
FAT32
The FAT32 file system, originally introduced in Windows 95 Service Pack 2, is really just an extension of the original FAT16 file system that provides for a much larger number of clusters per partition. As such, it greatly improves the overall disk utilization when compared to a FAT16 file system. However, FAT32 shares all of the other limitations of FAT16, and adds an important additional limitation—many operating systems that can recognize FAT16 will not work with FAT32—most notably Windows NT, but also Linux and UNIX as well. Now this isn't a problem if you're running FAT32 on a Windows XP computer and sharing your drive out to other computers on your network—they don't need to know (and generally don't really care) what your underlying file system is.
The Advantages of NTFS
The NTFS file system, introduced with first version of Windows NT, is a completely different file system from FAT. It provides for greatly increased security, file–by–file compression, quotas, and even encryption. It is the default file system for new installations of Windows XP, and if you're doing an upgrade from a previous version of Windows, you'll be asked if you want to convert your existing file systems to NTFS. Don't worry. If you've already upgraded to Windows XP and didn't do the conversion then, it's not a problem. You can convert FAT16 or FAT32 volumes to NTFS at any point. Just remember that you can't easily go back to FAT or FAT32 (without reformatting the drive or partition), not that I think you'll want to.
The NTFS file system is generally not compatible with other operating systems installed on the same computer, nor is it available when you've booted a computer from a floppy disk. For this reason, many system administrators, myself included, used to recommend that users format at least a small partition at the beginning of their main hard disk as FAT. This partition provided a place to store emergency recovery tools or special drivers needed for reinstallation, and was a mechanism for digging yourself out of the hole you'd just dug into. But with the enhanced recovery abilities built into Windows XP (more on that in a future column), I don't think it's necessary or desirable to create that initial FAT partition.
When to Use FAT or FAT32
If you're running more than one operating system on a single computer, you will definitely need to format some of your volumes as FAT. Any programs or data that need to be accessed by more than one operating system on that computer should be stored on a FAT16 or possibly FAT32 volume. But keep in mind that you have no security for data on a FAT16 or FAT32 volume—any one with access to the computer can read, change, or even delete any file that is stored on a FAT16 or FAT32 partition. In many cases, this is even possible over a network. So do not store sensitive files on drives or partitions formatted with FAT file systems.
How to Convert FAT to NTFS file system
To convert a FAT partition to NTFS, perform the following steps: -
Click Start, click Programs, and then click Command Prompt.
In Windows XP, click Start, click Run, type cmd and then click OK.
At the command prompt, type CONVERT [driveletter]: /FS:NTFS.
Convert.exe will attempt to convert the partition to NTFS.
NOTE: Although the chance of corruption or data loss during the conversion from FAT to NTFS is minimal, it is best to perform a full backup of the data on the drive that it is to be converted prior to executing the convert command. It is also recommended to verify the integrity of the backup before proceeding, as well as to run RDISK and update the emergency repair disk (ERD).
How to Remove Windows XP's Messenger
Theoretically, you can get rid of it (as well as a few other things). Windows 2000 power users should already be familiar with this tweak.
Fire up the Windows Explorer and navigate your way to the %SYSTEMROOT% \ INF folder. What the heck is that thingy with the percentage signs? It's a variable. For most people, %SYSTEMROOT% is C:\Windows. For others, it may be E:\WinXP. Get it? Okay, on with the hack! In the INF folder, open sysoc.inf (but not before making a BACKUP copy first). Before your eyes glaze over, look for the line containing "msmsgs" in it. Near the end of that particular line, you'll notice that the word "hide" is not so hidden. Go ahead and delete "hide" (so that the flanking commas are left sitting next to one another). Save the file and close it. Now, open the Add and Remove Programs applet in the Control Panel. Click the Add / Remove Windows Components icon. You should see "Windows Messenger" in that list. Remove the checkmark from its box, and you should be set. NOTE: there are other hidden system components in that sysoc.inf file, too. Remove "hide" and the subsequent programs at your own risk.
How to setup Fax in Windows
How to setup Fax in Windows
If your computer came with a fax modem, all you need to use it as a fax machine is a telephone line. Learning how to fax using a PC is not that hard, but setting up the faxing function can be a bit tricky. This is a quick setup guide to help you through, in case you didn’t manage to find the info in Microsoft’s Help files. I would have wanted to take screenshots of the fax setup process, but the computer I’m using now doesn’t have a fax modem. However, I still remember the steps from my laptop, which I’ve used as a fax machine for quite a long while in those times when people were more used to faxes than emails.
Setting Up Fax In Windows XP
What you need:
- The computer with Windows XP installed: this is easy to check, because it’s written on your screen when the computer starts
- The Windows XP installation CD
- The fax modem included in the computer: in order to discover if you have it or not, check your computer’s documentation. If you lost it, just look to see if your computer has a telephone line plug.
- A telephone line
- A connection cable to connect your modem to the telephone line socket
For setting up faxing, first of all connect the modem to the telephone line with the cable, then go to Start -> Control Panel -> Printers and Faxes. Here, on the left sidebar, click on Set up faxing (the second option counting from top to bottom), then follow the instructions on the screen.
If the previous step went smoothly, go to Start -> All Programs -> Accessories -> Communications -> Fax -> Fax console. Here you’ll be asked to configure the cover page for your faxes, plus other details. It’s a Wizard type of program, so all you need is follow the instructions.
How To Set Up Faxing In Vista
Basically you need the same elements as in the previous case. Make sure that the phone line is analog, because digital ones can’t be used for sending and receiving fax transmissions.
After you connect the computer to the telephone line, click on the Start orb, then go to All Programs, then to Windows Fax and Scan. Click on Fax, then select New Fax from the toolbar menu. This will enter the wizard, so from here you just need to follow the instructions on the screen.
In Vista, you can scan a document or a photo, then send it by fax with only a few clicks. It’s simple and all you have to pay attention to is to enter the recipient’s fax number correctly. Other than that, you need first to open the Scan function which is at Start -> All Programs -> Windows Fax and Scan -> Scan. Then, if you already have the scanned document, you choose Forward as Fax. If you need to scan it, you choose Fax from Scanner.
Windows 7 Performance Tweaks
Everyone seems to be in love with Windows 7, so this article's intent is to share cool tips with people who are interested in getting the most out of the OS -especially those who are running Windows 7 on older, under-powered systems.
Go easy on the effects
Everybody loves glitter, but all those cool effects come at a price -particularly on very old Computers with slower processors and negligible memory. If you’re one of those who care more about zippy performance rather than transparent Windows and animated controls, then consider turning off the visual effects.
To do this :
Click Start, and in the Search Box type “Visual”, minus the quotes.
“Click Adjust the appearance and overall performance of Windows”.
Select “Adjust for best performance”
Click Apply.
Though the windows won’t look as flashy anymore, you’re sure to feel the quicker response time while working. However, if the Windows appearance is too bland for your taste, then you can select the Custom option, instead and pick whichever effects you want to restore. Remember, the more you enable,the greater the performance hit.
Spring Cleaning
Most brand name PC manufacturers insist on stuffing their brand new systems with unneeded, unwanted software that hogs system resources and drops the performance level. Stuff like security suites, games you will never play and other vendor-branded features that are additional nuisance can all be uninstalled. Simply venture to the Control Panel and just click “Uninstall a Program”.
Show me the RAM
There can never be enough RAM, simply because the more memory you supply, the more efficiently (faster) Windows performs. With Windows 7, however, to address any more than 3GB of memory, you will have to run the 64-bit version of the OS.
Worry not, as long as you've bought genuine copy of Windows 7, you will find a 64-bit installation disk in the box. So just pop it in and go through the breezy installation. Apart from recognizing extra RAM, 64-bit Windows tends to make much better utilization of your PC's processor, giving you the very best Windows experience available.
Security Essentials
Given the history of Windows not being a very secure system, it's refreshing to see Windows 7 pre-loaded with useful safety tools like the spyware-blocking Windows Defender and a strong firewall. However, you still need a good quality antivirus program that isn't too heavy on the system resources and performs quietly in the background. Microsoft's Security Essentials is a good example, and provides real-time protection towards viruses and other malware. Not only does it hold it's own against other popular antivirus software, it's performance impact is negligible. Best part? No cost involved!
Rescue Disk
Remember the time when new PC's used to come with a nice system recovery disk right in the box ? It's a trend that has been unfortunately phased out over the years. A system recovery disk is your only resource if your system ever becomes unbootable, so it's essential that you make your own using a blank DVD. Worry not, it's a fairly straightforward process.
First, insert a blank DVD in your DVD burner. Now click Start and type “Repair” in the Search Box. Select “Create a System Repair Disc”. From there, simply follow the instructions on your screen, label the disk and keep it in a safe place.
This disk includes a variety of recovery and diagnostic tools and also allows you to choose a System Restore point to bring your Computer back to its last functioning status. So, if you come across any computer trouble, fret not; just boot your system with the repair disc.
Chrome is King
Last but not the least... The Web browser is certainly the most used application on your computer, so it is very important to use one which doesn't slow down the overall system performance. This means getting rid of Internet Explorer and moving on to Google Chrome. Not only is it fastest in terms of browsing speed but is also light on the resources and has more features than the default windows browser.
So to summarize, the key to running windows smoothly lies in:
Reducing the eye candy
Getting rid of pre-installed junk
Upgrading to 64 bit
Using Microsoft Security Essentials
Creating a rescue disk
Using an alternative browser instead of Internet Explorer
Hopefully, all these tips will help you get even more juice out of your Windows 7.
Everyone seems to be in love with Windows 7, so this article's intent is to share cool tips with people who are interested in getting the most out of the OS -especially those who are running Windows 7 on older, under-powered systems.
Go easy on the effects
Everybody loves glitter, but all those cool effects come at a price -particularly on very old Computers with slower processors and negligible memory. If you’re one of those who care more about zippy performance rather than transparent Windows and animated controls, then consider turning off the visual effects.
To do this :
Click Start, and in the Search Box type “Visual”, minus the quotes.
“Click Adjust the appearance and overall performance of Windows”.
Select “Adjust for best performance”
Click Apply.
Though the windows won’t look as flashy anymore, you’re sure to feel the quicker response time while working. However, if the Windows appearance is too bland for your taste, then you can select the Custom option, instead and pick whichever effects you want to restore. Remember, the more you enable,the greater the performance hit.
Spring Cleaning
Most brand name PC manufacturers insist on stuffing their brand new systems with unneeded, unwanted software that hogs system resources and drops the performance level. Stuff like security suites, games you will never play and other vendor-branded features that are additional nuisance can all be uninstalled. Simply venture to the Control Panel and just click “Uninstall a Program”.
Show me the RAM
There can never be enough RAM, simply because the more memory you supply, the more efficiently (faster) Windows performs. With Windows 7, however, to address any more than 3GB of memory, you will have to run the 64-bit version of the OS.
Worry not, as long as you've bought genuine copy of Windows 7, you will find a 64-bit installation disk in the box. So just pop it in and go through the breezy installation. Apart from recognizing extra RAM, 64-bit Windows tends to make much better utilization of your PC's processor, giving you the very best Windows experience available.
Security Essentials
Given the history of Windows not being a very secure system, it's refreshing to see Windows 7 pre-loaded with useful safety tools like the spyware-blocking Windows Defender and a strong firewall. However, you still need a good quality antivirus program that isn't too heavy on the system resources and performs quietly in the background. Microsoft's Security Essentials is a good example, and provides real-time protection towards viruses and other malware. Not only does it hold it's own against other popular antivirus software, it's performance impact is negligible. Best part? No cost involved!
Rescue Disk
Remember the time when new PC's used to come with a nice system recovery disk right in the box ? It's a trend that has been unfortunately phased out over the years. A system recovery disk is your only resource if your system ever becomes unbootable, so it's essential that you make your own using a blank DVD. Worry not, it's a fairly straightforward process.
First, insert a blank DVD in your DVD burner. Now click Start and type “Repair” in the Search Box. Select “Create a System Repair Disc”. From there, simply follow the instructions on your screen, label the disk and keep it in a safe place.
This disk includes a variety of recovery and diagnostic tools and also allows you to choose a System Restore point to bring your Computer back to its last functioning status. So, if you come across any computer trouble, fret not; just boot your system with the repair disc.
Chrome is King
Last but not the least... The Web browser is certainly the most used application on your computer, so it is very important to use one which doesn't slow down the overall system performance. This means getting rid of Internet Explorer and moving on to Google Chrome. Not only is it fastest in terms of browsing speed but is also light on the resources and has more features than the default windows browser.
So to summarize, the key to running windows smoothly lies in:
Reducing the eye candy
Getting rid of pre-installed junk
Upgrading to 64 bit
Using Microsoft Security Essentials
Creating a rescue disk
Using an alternative browser instead of Internet Explorer
Hopefully, all these tips will help you get even more juice out of your Windows 7.
What’s the difference between Wordpad and Notepad?
That’s an excellent question! They look basically the same, but in certain ways they are very different. The main thing to remember about these programs is that they are both very basic programs and can perform only basic tasks. If you want a lot of bells and whistles, you will probably do better with a full featured word processing program like MS Word.
Notepad and Wordpad are text-editing programs that are built into all Windows operating systems. If you don’t have a program like Microsoft Word, you can use one or both of these programs, depending on what type of document you need to write. Notepad does very basic text editing, while Wordpad steps it up a notch and leans towards being a word-processor. Notepad can actually help you build a website by being a basic HTML Editor while Wordpad doesn’t have that function. Take a look at some of the differences between Notepad and Wordpad.
#1. Formatting/Page Setup
Notepad is a very basic text editor. You can specify one font and insert tabs for an entire document; you can’t format paragraphs differently, either. In addition, the font is not saved with the document; if you look at it on another computer you will see it in whatever font is available.
Wordpad does have a lot of word processing capabilities. You can align paragraphs, change the fonts, and do things like add bullets to your document. Unlike Notepad, when you save your document, all formatting is preserved so that anyone seeing your document will see exactly what you typed.
Both Notepad and Wordpad have basic page setup options: you can add footers and headers, set your margins, and specify whether to print vertically or horizontally.
#2. Graphics.
Notepad has no capabilities to insert graphics. On the other hand, you can insert graphics into Wordpad, as well as edit them.
#3. Text files.
Notepad saves its files as text files, which is a huge positive. Any operating system can read a text file, whereas other operating systems may not be able to read other formats. For instance, UNIX (a non-Windows operating system) can only read Microsoft Word if you use certain programs, and even then it depends on which version you use.
#4. Web pages.
Here’s where Notepad really shines. Many people who use HTML (Hyper Text Markup Language) in their web pages find Notepad useful as an editor. Notepad only supports the most basic formatting, however. If you need special formatting (like changing font) then you need another HTML editor.
To sum this up:
If you want to produce a simple document, or edit a web page then you can use Notepad. If you would like additional formatting options, then you should opt for Word pad.
To open Notepad, point to Start, then Programs, then Accessories, and then left-click Notepad.
To open Wordpad, point to Start, then Programs, then Accessories, and then left-click Wordpad.
Both of these programs are small and open quickly and efficiently when opening small files.
Happy editing!
Notepad and Wordpad are text-editing programs that are built into all Windows operating systems. If you don’t have a program like Microsoft Word, you can use one or both of these programs, depending on what type of document you need to write. Notepad does very basic text editing, while Wordpad steps it up a notch and leans towards being a word-processor. Notepad can actually help you build a website by being a basic HTML Editor while Wordpad doesn’t have that function. Take a look at some of the differences between Notepad and Wordpad.
#1. Formatting/Page Setup
Notepad is a very basic text editor. You can specify one font and insert tabs for an entire document; you can’t format paragraphs differently, either. In addition, the font is not saved with the document; if you look at it on another computer you will see it in whatever font is available.
Wordpad does have a lot of word processing capabilities. You can align paragraphs, change the fonts, and do things like add bullets to your document. Unlike Notepad, when you save your document, all formatting is preserved so that anyone seeing your document will see exactly what you typed.
Both Notepad and Wordpad have basic page setup options: you can add footers and headers, set your margins, and specify whether to print vertically or horizontally.
#2. Graphics.
Notepad has no capabilities to insert graphics. On the other hand, you can insert graphics into Wordpad, as well as edit them.
#3. Text files.
Notepad saves its files as text files, which is a huge positive. Any operating system can read a text file, whereas other operating systems may not be able to read other formats. For instance, UNIX (a non-Windows operating system) can only read Microsoft Word if you use certain programs, and even then it depends on which version you use.
#4. Web pages.
Here’s where Notepad really shines. Many people who use HTML (Hyper Text Markup Language) in their web pages find Notepad useful as an editor. Notepad only supports the most basic formatting, however. If you need special formatting (like changing font) then you need another HTML editor.
To sum this up:
If you want to produce a simple document, or edit a web page then you can use Notepad. If you would like additional formatting options, then you should opt for Word pad.
To open Notepad, point to Start, then Programs, then Accessories, and then left-click Notepad.
To open Wordpad, point to Start, then Programs, then Accessories, and then left-click Wordpad.
Both of these programs are small and open quickly and efficiently when opening small files.
Happy editing!
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
How to Block Websites for all browsers
You might have the knowledge of how to block and unblock selected sites in browsers like Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox, but what about blocking specific websites on all browsers? If you block some websites on your computer, nobody can access them through any means unless you decide to unblock them. It's easy, so let's check it out!
The need to block sites arises due to different reasons. Most often parents wish to block those sites that are not appropriate for their children, especially those related to pornography, social networking and gambling. In some instances, the spamming sites and unsecure sites that pose a problem for the frequent surfers can be restricted by blocking the problematic URLs.
All you have to do is explained here.
Go to the Start>Run and type “cmd”. Click on OK so that the Command Prompt Window appears.
In the Command Prompt Window, type “notepad C: /Windows/system32/drivers/etc/hosts” minus the quotes, and hit the Enter key.
You can see the hosts file notepad popped out. In the notepad, you will enter the list of sites that need to be blocked in your system.
Note: An alternate option to access the notepad is to go to My Computer icon and follow the path My Computer>Local Disk (C :) >Windows>system32>drivers>etc to locate the hosts file in etc folder. Right-click on the hosts file and open with notepad.
Once you reach the notepad, find the line 127.0.0.1 localhost from the notepad entries. Below the line, type 127.0.0.1 and after a space, enter the address of the website to be blocked in “www.websitename.com” or “websitename.com” format, depending on the URL of the site.
For example, if you wish to block the site http:// twitter.com, type “127.0.0.1 twitter.com” and in order to block http://www.reddit.com, type “127.0.0.1 www.reddit.com”. Remember to give the exact portion of the URL that comes after “http://” for main domains as well as sub-domains.
In order to block multiple sites, give the URLs of the sites in separate lines, each followed by 127.0.0.1 and it looks somewhat like this. Many sites use the http://www.site.com and http://site.com version of the URLs, so be sure to include both.
127.0.0.1 www.website1.com
127.0.0.1 website1.com
127.0.0.1 www.website2.com
127.0.0.1 website2.com
127.0.0.1 www.website3.com
127.0.0.1 website3.com
Go to the File menu in notepad and select Save to save the file. Now close all the browsers you are using and restart then to check if the blocked websites can be accessed. Type the blocked site’s URL in the address bar of the browser and hit Enter key to see the results. All you can view is an error page or the local web page in your system.
How does it work?
Curious to know how it happens? When you prefix “127.0.0.1” before any site URL, you are redirecting it to your local machine whose IP is 127.0.0.1.
You can also use another known IP instead of 127.0.0.1, to redirect the blocked site to another website. Test it and enjoy the fun!
To unblock the sites just follow the same steps and delete the entries you have entered in the notepad. As you know, it is important to know how to undo it, otherwise you will be trapped!
The need to block sites arises due to different reasons. Most often parents wish to block those sites that are not appropriate for their children, especially those related to pornography, social networking and gambling. In some instances, the spamming sites and unsecure sites that pose a problem for the frequent surfers can be restricted by blocking the problematic URLs.
All you have to do is explained here.
Go to the Start>Run and type “cmd”. Click on OK so that the Command Prompt Window appears.
In the Command Prompt Window, type “notepad C: /Windows/system32/drivers/etc/hosts” minus the quotes, and hit the Enter key.
You can see the hosts file notepad popped out. In the notepad, you will enter the list of sites that need to be blocked in your system.
Note: An alternate option to access the notepad is to go to My Computer icon and follow the path My Computer>Local Disk (C :) >Windows>system32>drivers>etc to locate the hosts file in etc folder. Right-click on the hosts file and open with notepad.
Once you reach the notepad, find the line 127.0.0.1 localhost from the notepad entries. Below the line, type 127.0.0.1 and after a space, enter the address of the website to be blocked in “www.websitename.com” or “websitename.com” format, depending on the URL of the site.
For example, if you wish to block the site http:// twitter.com, type “127.0.0.1 twitter.com” and in order to block http://www.reddit.com, type “127.0.0.1 www.reddit.com”. Remember to give the exact portion of the URL that comes after “http://” for main domains as well as sub-domains.
In order to block multiple sites, give the URLs of the sites in separate lines, each followed by 127.0.0.1 and it looks somewhat like this. Many sites use the http://www.site.com and http://site.com version of the URLs, so be sure to include both.
127.0.0.1 www.website1.com
127.0.0.1 website1.com
127.0.0.1 www.website2.com
127.0.0.1 website2.com
127.0.0.1 www.website3.com
127.0.0.1 website3.com
Go to the File menu in notepad and select Save to save the file. Now close all the browsers you are using and restart then to check if the blocked websites can be accessed. Type the blocked site’s URL in the address bar of the browser and hit Enter key to see the results. All you can view is an error page or the local web page in your system.
How does it work?
Curious to know how it happens? When you prefix “127.0.0.1” before any site URL, you are redirecting it to your local machine whose IP is 127.0.0.1.
You can also use another known IP instead of 127.0.0.1, to redirect the blocked site to another website. Test it and enjoy the fun!
To unblock the sites just follow the same steps and delete the entries you have entered in the notepad. As you know, it is important to know how to undo it, otherwise you will be trapped!
What is Virtual Memory?
Q:
What is Virtual Memory?
A:
Virtual memory is non-physical memory (yeah, like that helps).
Windows uses virtual memory when it doesn't have enough "regular" physical memory to perform a task. When it does this, Windows uses your hard drive to store information that normally would be put into your RAM memory. Here's an overly simplified example:
Let's say you have 1 gigabyte of RAM available and you start launching programs left and right; effectively using up more physical ram that you have available. Things is, that your progrmas are still running just fine! What's happening?
In short, Windows is using a portion of hard drive space to supplement your physical RAM (don't worry, it will be restored once Windows is done with it).
I know what you're thinking. Why bother to add extra RAM to my computer if it can use hard drive space instead? Main reason - RAM is much faster.
Whenever you're using a lot of virtual memory, you're slowing your computer down (way the heck down). The best work around is to get more physical memory. I recommend at least 2 gigabytes or more, depending on how many programs you run simultaneously.
What is Virtual Memory?
A:
Virtual memory is non-physical memory (yeah, like that helps).
Windows uses virtual memory when it doesn't have enough "regular" physical memory to perform a task. When it does this, Windows uses your hard drive to store information that normally would be put into your RAM memory. Here's an overly simplified example:
Let's say you have 1 gigabyte of RAM available and you start launching programs left and right; effectively using up more physical ram that you have available. Things is, that your progrmas are still running just fine! What's happening?
In short, Windows is using a portion of hard drive space to supplement your physical RAM (don't worry, it will be restored once Windows is done with it).
I know what you're thinking. Why bother to add extra RAM to my computer if it can use hard drive space instead? Main reason - RAM is much faster.
Whenever you're using a lot of virtual memory, you're slowing your computer down (way the heck down). The best work around is to get more physical memory. I recommend at least 2 gigabytes or more, depending on how many programs you run simultaneously.
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