Have been trying to run the game Black Hawk Down, but keep on getting a warning message saying that windows virtual memory swap file is less that the minimum recommend size of 140mb. I have plenty of memory left in my computer! can I make this swap file bigger? If so, how?
Regards,
Les
Carey’s Answer:
Hi Les,
There are a number of issues for this game described at the support center area of the game manufacturer’s Web site. You can read these support articles here:
There is also a 10.2mb update to this game to fix problems with it and takes it to version 1.2.1. You can find the update at the manufacturers support web site, here:
http://www.novalogic.com/updatedetail.asp?GameKey=DFBHD
With regards to a setting a minimum swap file size, the process varies depending on which version of Windows you have. If you have Windows 95/98 or ME, double-click on the System icon located in your Control Panel. Select the Performance tab and click on Virtual Memory.
The settings there are the ones you’re looking for. Any changes you make will require a reboot for those changes to take effect.
Hope this helps!
Carey
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