Tweak The Swap File

For Users with 256 MB RAM or more this tweak will boost their Windows- and Game-Performance.
What it does: It tells Windows not to use any Swap File until there is really no more free RAM left.
Open the System Configuration Utility by typing msconfig.exe
Then Click the SYSTEM.INI Tab
Then Expand the 386enh section.
Then ADD the RUNConservativeSwapfileUsage =1

Restart your Windows and enjoy better Game performance.