GalCiv taking over my computer?

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I am not happy about this.

Debug Message: Version v1.1 BETA 4B last updated on: Thu Apr 20 15:53:54 2006
Debug Message: *********DXDiag info follows.*********
System Info
Time: 4/25/2006, 02:22:34
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
Machine Name: MOOSE2
Operating System: Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp_sp2_gdr.050301-1519)
Languages: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: HP Pavilion 061
System Model: EL409AA-ABA M7360N
BIOS: Phoenix - AwardBIOS v6.00PG
Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) D CPU 2.80GHz (2 CPUs)
Physical Memory: 3070MB RAM
Page File: 351MB used, 2684MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS


Display Info
Display device 1:
Device Name: \\.\DISPLAY1
Card Name: NVIDIA GeForce 6800 GS
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip Type: GeForce 6800 GS
DAC Type: Integrated RAMDAC
Key Device: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_00C0&SUBSYS_C3893842&REV_A2
Display Memory: 256.0 MB
Current Display Mode: 1280 x 1024 (32 bit) (75Hz)
Monitor Name: Default Monitor
Monitor Max Resolution:
Driver Name: nv4_disp.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0010.8198
Driver Date: 12/10/2005 04:06:00
DirectX Acceleration Enabled: Yes

Display device 2:
Device Name: \\.\DISPLAY2
Card Name: NVIDIA GeForce 6800 GS
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip Type: GeForce 6800 GS
DAC Type: Integrated RAMDAC
Key Device: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_00C0&SUBSYS_C3893842&REV_A2
Display Memory: 256.0 MB
Current Display Mode: 1024 x 768 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor Name: Default Monitor
Monitor Max Resolution:
Driver Name: nv4_disp.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0010.8198
Driver Date: 12/10/2005 04:06:00
DirectX Acceleration Enabled: Yes



Sound info
Sound device 1:
Description: SB Audigy 4 [DE00]
Default Sound Playback: Yes
Default Voice Playback: Yes
Hardware ID: PCI\VEN_1102&DEV_0008&SUBSYS_10211102&REV_00
Manufacturer ID: 1
Product ID: 100
Driver Name: ctaud2k.sys
Provider: Creative
Driver Version: 5.12.0001.1164
Driver Date: 12/8/2005 11:55:46
Type: WDM
Other Drivers:
Acceleration Level: 3
Cap Flags: 0
Min/Max Sample Rate: 0, 0



Debug Message: *********END dxdiag info.*********
Debug Message: Entering WinMain
Debug Message: ******* Starting Game Shell *******



That little part in bold underline, the page file.

I have 3GB of ram. That is GIGA, not MEGA bytes.

I have a static page file of 128MB - that's MEGA, NOT GIGA bytes.

I want it to REMAIN so.

Why is a 3GB page file being created against my wishes and needs and used when I do not need one?
And, is there a way to turn this "feature" off so that I will be using the ram I paid good $$$ for, and not slow hard drive page file?


This REALLY pisses me off!!!!!

If I find that I really need a larger page file, I will make it larger. I am not a novice that has to have his hand held by the stupid program!
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Reply #1 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
what are you complaining about exactly ?

I see 384/2684 MB page file which means that the page file is less than 15% full
so what's the problem ? the maximum size ?

if it's the maximum size why don't you setup yourself a maximum page file size of 2GB for example ?
Reply #2 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
As i said, my page file is set to 128MB. It is a static page file right at the front of the drive.
The game takes over and creates a 3GB swap file. I want it to remain at what I set it at, which is 128MB.

It is set at 128/128 megabytes. With 3GB of ram, it should not be in use at all, much less nearly 400MB worth. The game very seldom takes over 2GB as it is. I have plenty of ram to hold everything with plenty to spare.

That is what I am griping about.
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Reply #3 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Perhaps you have created your page file improperly, or created the static page file but forgot to delete the dynamic one? Perhaps it is just a reporting problem, due to your very small, non-standard page file? before you go on a bender over it, run a Dxdiag report and check to see what is really going on, then check to make sure you don't have multiple paging files.

There are also settings in Windows to tell the OS to govern memory in specific ways, such as tell it to not use virtual memory unless it is absolutely necessary, and not to swap out OS pages.

I would also recommend that you rethink your swap file strategy. 384MB, 768MB, 1.5GB or 3GB (the first seems more your style) are more appropriate for a 3GB machine, with the mapping schemes that Microsoft uses. Also, if you can, put it on a separate drive, on a separate bus.
Reply #4 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
This is what DXDiag reports. You can run DXDiag independently and see these numbers. I have a static page file set (765MB) myself, but when I run DXDiag it says 641MB used and 1051 available. Also, when I use System Information (programs-accessories-system tools) it shows Page File Space 1.65GB. This has nothing to do with Stardock and everything to do with Microsoft. I looked around the internet but could not find anyone that could explain why this appears. I found other people reporting that they have seen it as well, even if they disable their page file. Not sure what to tell you aside from try asking M$.
Reply #5 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Windows has a specific 2GB page file that you cannot alter/delete affect in any way on C:. This is fixed...

However, it is possible (and it's nearly always the case) that there is another 'page file' or virtual memory set up too - which is what you see when you go to system properties -> advanced etc.

What it's reporting here is whatever you've set up in the properties + the standard 2GB page file...
Reply #6 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
There is only one page file, not multiple, and it is static.
But the comments about dxdiag from Tarlynn sorted it out. It is calling everything the pagefile, not just what is set for the swap file on the hard drive.

And I would set it to a second physical drive if I had one. As it is, I set it on the HP partition, which is the first partition on the drive. And I put it right at the front of that partition, so at least it would be at the fastest part of the drive.

If it were as you say, Keill, then I should see 5GB total, since I already have 3GB of physical ram.

And Mistoffeles, if you are referring to things like DisablePagingExecutive, yes I have done those things as well.


So, sorry, I jumped to the wrong conclusion.
Reply #7 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Windows has a specific 2GB page file that you cannot alter/delete affect in any way on C:. This is fixed


Keill, that is a bit of interesting information, can you point me to where I can read more about it? I have never heard of this "hidden" page file before, and I have been working with PCs for a good long while.