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Swap file
A temporary file that modern operating systems such as Windows and
OS/2 create on the hard disk to enlarge the total amount of memory
available to your applications. Data in your physical memory that isn't
currently being used is "swapped out" to the file on the hard disc. This
allows the operating system to run applications that require more main
memory than your computer provides.
Swapping to disk
The process of moving data from the physical memory to the hard disk.
This frees up physical memory allowing it to be used for new tasks.
Task bar
Part of the Windows desktop. Mostly at the bottom of the screen it
contains the "Start" button and shows all currently running programs as
buttons.
Temporary swap file
Swap file created by Windows only when it's required. The size and
position of this file can change over time (see Permanent swap file).
Temporary files
Files created by applications to temporarily save data physically. Most
temporary files are automatically deleted when they aren't required
anymore.
The glossary was taken with permission from the German
"ARCHmatic-Glossar und –Lexikon" (
www.glossar.de
) by Alfons