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This setting controls whether the system cache is optimized for a Desktop computer or network server. Network servers usually require more memory dedicated to file caching, while desktop computers require more memory for running software applications.

Open your registry and find the key below.

Create a new DWORD value, or modify the existing value called 'LargeSystemCache' using the settings below.

Exit your registry, you may need to restart or log out of Windows for the change to take effect.

Note: Some programs, such as SQL Server and Exchange Server, will set this value during an installation and override the change.

		(Default)	REG_SZ	(value not set)
		LargeSystemCache	REG_DWORD	0x00000000 (0)

	HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\ Session Manager\Mem...

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Disclaimer: Modifying the registry can cause serious problems that may require you to reinstall your operating system. We cannot guarantee that problems resulting from modifications to the registry can be solved. Use the information provided at your own risk.