XP shows the information about the folders, i don't want that!!

[unclepink]

hi,
yeah guys XP is good and everything but sometimes irritating, shouldn't say that in the XP forum...nevermind. my problem is that when i point my mouse at some desktop icon then it gives me that information box about the stuff etc.. can i get rid of that..its irritating at times takes a lot of space...moreover if i make a folder i know whats there in that, don't shove it down my throat everytime..get it bill!! i know its simple but couldn't find it myself..
secondly some virtual memory problems.. i have 384 megs..and virtual mem max is 376 right now.. can i have problems when i mess with these things.. or is it okay..
XP hasn't crashed on me a single time so far.. thats something really sweet..
please reply
pink

 

[unclepink]

hey sorry guys, got it in the folder options of control panel.. so forget it.. but the issue with "memory remains".

 

[amgg888]

You can usually change your virtual memory setting without any problems, as long as you dont make too LITTLE memory. (You'll get errors that windows doesnt have enough virtual memory and it'll terminate your apps...)
However, if you have your virtual memory set at an extremely LARGE size, (mine is at 4 gigs each on 3 partitions for my special needs...) then you may be causing a lot of wear and tear on you hard drive. (Lots of erasing and rewriting, over and over.)

Does anyone else have something else to add?
Hope this helps. If not, tell me!

 

[linney]

Some info. for you to read. Mind you if things are "sweet"........

How to Configure Paging Files for Optimization and Recovery in Windows XP (Q314482)

http://support.microsoft.com/search/preview.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q314482

Q308417 HOW TO: Set Performance Options

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q308417

 

[unclepink]

hey guys,
thank you for the suggestions. i am working on it.
pink