Windows swap files\ Virtual Memory?

After reading with interest the column IDE training Part 2, the thing that caught my attention was the idea of "moving the bandwidth-hogging Windows swap file (the so-called virtual memory) to the second drive, so that system files can be accessed independently. Furthermore, using applications like Photoshop is really only comfortable if the swap file is not located in the system partition". OK, my HD is set in 3 partitions, C,D, &E, respectively.A virtual 3 drive setup. I would like to do just what the article states, so.... how do I go about accomplishing this? In control panel/system properties/performance there is a tab for managing my "virtual memory". The drop down shows my 3 drives, with the available space on each one. Is it simply a matter of switching drives, using this feature? Naturally, windows recommends not doing this, stating that I might not be able to restart my pc or lose other functionality, and seeing as how I've had my fair share of failed experiments, and subsequent re-installs, I'm a little leery of this one. Will this little switch move the swap files to my drive of choice? Probably D.

A man is just about as happy as he makes up his mind to be. Abe Lincoln

also set up a permanent swap file of about 1/2 of your physical ram in size (min and max should be equal in size) it defrags better this way and dosen't use system resources to constantly resize dynamically

<font color=red><b> It may be that the purpose of your life is only to serve as a warning to others</font color=red></b>

Thanks to all who contributed input on this one. All 3 tasks went w/o a hitch. Nice little tune up. A full time college student with 2 online classes, my pc is loaded with a lot of different programs, the full MS Office suite, and a bunch of other necessary stuff. Response time is noticably faster, boots to desktop quicker, programs load quicker. Cool. Kevin

A man is just about as happy as he makes up his mind to be. Abe Lincoln

Thanks Toey, it was very handy. I saved it on floppy to use on a system I'll be putting together next week. I found a new(unused) in the box Shuttle board, using AMD 751 chipset,(old irongate) with Athlon TB 700, heatsink, and fan for $69. 3 yr old technology is cheap now, but I researched this setup and feel that it will more than meet my needs. It should do everything I need, and plenty more.I'm getting ready to retire this one, relegate it to the kids. I want to take my time with the changes listed on that site, so I'll defer until the new unit is up. Again, thanks.

A man is just about as happy as he makes up his mind to be. Abe Lincoln