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220-802 · Question #929

A Windows XP computer is displaying an error that states "virtual memory is running low". Which of the following tabs in the system Control Panel is used to reconfigure virtual memory settings?

The correct answer is D. Advanced. In Windows XP, virtual memory (paging file) settings are configured under the Advanced tab of System Properties, within the Performance Options dialog.

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Question

A Windows XP computer is displaying an error that states "virtual memory is running low". Which of the following tabs in the system Control Panel is used to reconfigure virtual memory settings?

Options

  • ARemote desktop
  • BRemote settings
  • CHardware
  • DAdvanced

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  • C
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  • D
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Why each option

In Windows XP, virtual memory (paging file) settings are configured under the Advanced tab of System Properties, within the Performance Options dialog.

ARemote desktop

The Remote Desktop tab in Windows XP System Properties controls remote access settings and has no virtual memory configuration options.

BRemote settings

Remote Settings is a label used in Windows Vista and later, not Windows XP, and it also pertains to remote access rather than virtual memory.

CHardware

The Hardware tab in Windows XP System Properties provides access to Device Manager and hardware profiles, not virtual memory or performance settings.

DAdvancedCorrect

In Windows XP, opening System in Control Panel and selecting the Advanced tab exposes a Performance section with a Settings button. Within Performance Options, a second Advanced tab contains the Virtual Memory section where the paging file size and location can be modified. This multi-level Advanced tab path is the correct location for adjusting virtual memory in Windows XP.

Concept tested: Windows XP virtual memory configuration location

Source: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/tips-to-improve-pc-performance-in-windows-xp

Topics

#virtual memory#page file#System Properties#Control Panel Advanced

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