JSI Tip 4318. How do I set the performance options for my Windows XP computer?

Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 308417 contains the following introduction:

Windows allocates resources according to its settings and manages devices accordingly. You can use the System tool in Control Panel to change performance options that control how programs use memory, including paging file size, or environment variables that tell your computer where to find some types of information.

This article describes how to set the performance options for your computer.