How to Size the Buffer Cache
- 1). Press the "Windows" and "R" keys to display the "Run" window. Type "redegit" in the text box and then press the "Enter" key. This will open the Registry Editor.
- 2). Click the small arrow to the left of "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE" to expand the folder. Click the small arrow to expand the folders for "System," "CurrentControlSet," "Control" and "Session Manager."
- 3). Click on the folder for "Memory Management." Right-click and highlight "New." Select the option for "DWORD (32-bit) Value."
- 4). Type "IoPageLockLimit" for the name and press "Enter." Double-click on "IoLockLimit" to display a dialog box.
- 5). Enter "F0000" into the "Value Data" text box and select the radio button for "Hexadecimal." Click the "OK" button to close the dialog box.
- 6). Click the "File" drop-down menu and select "Exit" to close the Registry Editor. Restart your computer for the change to take effect.