32 bit vs 64 bit

[pallejr]

Technically, paging always occurs, with or without a paging file in the system. Paging is a mode of the cpu, and requires a page table.

 

[Nothinman]

Sure, although I don't think the definition of paging was ever in contention...

 

[inhotep]

Here is where the confusion comes in:
1) Which "Page file" am I talking about? Go to System properties, under Advanced, Virtual Memory, "Total paging file size for all drives:" and there is an option for "No paging file" This is what I was talking about.

2) Notice the term change in Windows: The RAM monitor in XP's task manager has "PF" and "Page File Usage History." Notice in Vista it's "Memory" and "Physical Memory."

But people, we are talking about Windows Virtual Memory. What did you think I meant when I said turning virtual memory or paging file off? of course I'm referring to the option in System Properties.

 

[Crusty]

Originally posted by: inhotep
Here is where the confusion comes in:
1) Which "Page file" am I talking about? Go to System properties, under Advanced, Virtual Memory, "Total paging file size for all drives:" and there is an option for "No paging file" This is what I was talking about.

2) Notice the term change in Windows: The RAM monitor in XP's task manager has "PF" and "Page File Usage History." Notice in Vista it's "Memory" and "Physical Memory."

But people, we are talking about Windows Virtual Memory. What did you think I meant when I said turning virtual memory or paging file off? of course I'm referring to the option in System Properties.

Which is the incorrect term. Page file != virtual memory

 

[pallejr]

It is easy to be confused about the terms. An example:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/308417

"Windows uses hard disk space to simulate RAM. This is known as virtual memory. It is also known as the paging file."

 

[Nothinman]

It is easy to be confused about the terms. An example:

Yea, MS' documentation people are terrible about things like that.