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No Wonder User - May 16, 1998 - 3:00 pm

Problem:
Problem (other):
Computer Type: Dell
Computer Type (other):
Model: 486d/33
Program:
RAM: 16meg
RAM Enhancer:
OS Version: Windows 3.1
Service Pack: ?
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Description:
This machine has a lousy 327
meg hard drive. For Windows 3.1 to operate and a average amount of simple games, how full ( to what percentage) can I fill this hard drive ?
On Windows 95 for example it is suggested not to load the hard drive up to a certain level for efficient operation.

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No Wonder Tech - May 16, 1998 - 6:10 pm

Hi Ronald,

For Win3.1 to operate reliably (and stay stable) you need in your case at least 16*2 = 32MB storage space free available on your hard disk. This of course is only a rule of thumb but is generally quite applicable. If you are using a permanent swap file, then this should be the minimum you should set aside.