NOTE: Some users advise disabling virtual memory for increased performance. We do not recommend this unless you have at least 512 MB of RAM. Even then, note that this is not practical for all systems, as it can tend to make some machines less stable. That said, if you choose to disable virtual memory you can do so on the same page (Control Panel/System/Advanced).
Figure 11 – Setting Virtual Memory
Fast user switching
Windows NT and 2000 introduced a new feature – multiple user logons. While mainly intended for use in corporate networks (allowing multiple users to access the same machine), it is also useful for creating multiple profiles (e.g., general use,
Windows XP takes the multiple users concept a step further, allowing for fast switching between user profiles without logging off the first user. (The applications in use by the first user will remain active until that user logs off, or until the computer is shut down.) While this is a great feature for large corporate networks, it’s a big resource hog for your audio
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