HiDoes win xp 64 need any of NickN hacks?http://www.simforums.com/forums/forum_post...=29041&PN=1Kind Regards Stef

All I can say is that I run XP 64, I set up my system according to Nick's guide and it works well. Note that there are some things in the guide that (from memory) are specific to different operating systems and 32/64 bit and certain hardware. So read it carefully !

For XP:disable hidden files and folder, then on the root C:\ you will find a file named: boot.ini Open it in notepad and add the follwoing to the end of the OS boot line: /3GB/Userva=2560 multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(2)\WINNT="Microsoft Windows XP Professsional" /fastdetect /3GB /Userva=2560 <---- add it heresave and close the filerebootThanks DickBThis is the line I beliveOtherwise ,same as the 32 bit sysThanks againStef

I think you misread that section (or maybe I did !). I don't believe that change is required for 64 bit operating systems.I'm sure someone will correct me if I am wrong !

For XP:disable hidden files and folder, then on the root C:\ you will find a file named: boot.ini Open it in notepad and add the follwoing to the end of the OS boot line: /3GB/Userva=2560 multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(2)\WINNT="Microsoft Windows XP Professsional" /fastdetect /3GB /Userva=2560 <---- add it heresave and close the filerebootThanks DickBThis is the line I beliveOtherwise ,same as the 32 bit sysThanks againStef

Stef,The above is for a 32bit OS ONLY and is not needed for XP X64.

I think you misread that section (or maybe I did !). I don't believe that change is required for 64 bit operating systems.I'm sure someone will correct me if I am wrong !You`re correct ,the change is not needed for 64 os`s bits ..sorryThat`s was my point actuallyIs there something else to be avoided?.....Thanks for the replyStef

You need to read through it. I seem to recall there was stuff that applied only to Vista etc. But Nick spells it out very clearly. If you decide to follow his guide you do need to follow his instructions in order and to the letter. And as he is at pains to point out, the risk is yours !

You need to read through it. I seem to recall there was stuff that applied only to Vista etc. But Nick spells it out very clearly. If you decide to follow his guide you do need to follow his instructions in order and to the letter. And as he is at pains to point out, the risk is yours !

Thanks DickBOne last thing ;Since a 64 bit handels virtual memory better ten a 32 bit Sys,and my motherboard has 8 gigs of Memis the set value 3072 still relevant?RegardsStef

Thanks DickBOne last thing ;Since a 64 bit handels virtual memory better ten a 32 bit Sys,and my motherboard has 8 gigs of Memis the set value 3072 still relevant?RegardsStef

I did a quick scan of Nick's document and couldn't find a value of 3072 being set anywhere ?

I did a quick scan of Nick's document and couldn't find a value of 3072 being set anywhere ?

(Browse to CONTROL PANEL - SYSTEM - ADVANCED TAB - PERFORMANCE BUTTON - ADVANCED TAB - VIRTUAL MEMORY

(Browse to CONTROL PANEL - SYSTEM - ADVANCED TAB - PERFORMANCE BUTTON - ADVANCED TAB - VIRTUAL MEMORY

That sets the swap file size and yes, use it. I have one system with 4G and another with 6G and it's set the same. You will never need more than that.

Thank you! vgbaronStef