When Windows Disk Protection created the cache file, it claimed 50 percent of the free hard disk space (up to a maximum of 40 GB). We recommend leaving the cache file at the maximum size to offer your users plenty of hard disk space in which to perform their activities. However, you do have the option to resize the cache if necessary.
When determining the cache size, you have many variables to consider. Some conditions will put the computer at greater risk of filling the cache file between restarts. You can minimize the risk of filling the cache between restarts by:
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Removing all changes at restart—Discarding all changes at each restart of the computer is more effective if you frequently restart the computer.
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Providing for a small number of users—Generally, fewer users mean fewer changes to system or program files. Keep in mind, however, that a single user can sometimes perform an action which claims a large amount of hard disk space.
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Setting a high level of restrictions—Setting a high level of restrictions will prevent users from performing activities that claim large amounts of hard disk space. Activities such as downloading files and saving files to the hard disk can potentially take up large amounts of disk space. Both of these activities can be restricted on the User Settings dialog box or the Set Computer Restrictions dialog box
To adjust the size of the cache file, click the Change cache file size option, and then, on the Change Cache File Size dialog box, select the desired size of the cache.
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The larger the cache file is, the longer it will take Windows Disk Protection to create. |
To adjust the size of the cache file
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Log on as an administrator.
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Open Windows SteadyState.
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Click Protect the Hard Disk.
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Ensure that the Retain all changes permanently option is selected.
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Click Change cache file size.
Adjust the slider control on the cache size slider bar to increase or reduce the cache file size, and then click OK.
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The Windows Disk Protection cache file can be a minimum of 2 GB and a maximum of 50 percent of your overall hard disk space. |