How to Optimize Windows Paging File Size for Better Performance: A Step-by-Step Guide

Turbocharge Your PC: Optimize Windows Paging File Size


The operating system uses paging file as if it were RAM. It is the amount of space on the hard disk. It can be managed automatically by Windows or set manually by users. The operating system recommends a size for a page file. However, the user can manually set its size as well. The maximum page file size recommended by computer experts is 1.5 multiplied by the total RAM. For example, if your PC RAM is 4 GB, the maximum page file should be 6 GB (4096x1.5 = 6144). The purpose is for the system to use the page file, whether by Windows to manage it automatically or by a user to set it manually.


To optimize virtual memory settings:


1. Type Sysdm.cpl in Run and press Enter.
2. Select Advanced tab > Settings (Performance).
3. Click Advanced tab > Change (Virtual Memory).
4. Choose one of two options:

a.  Let Windows manage the paging file size automatically.

b.  Set a custom size: select a drive, enter the MBs, and click Set.

5. Click OK and restart your PC.

Open Run type sysdm.cpl to open system property, then select Advance Tab then settings, select Advance and click change. Now either check the box in front of Adjust automatically paging file size for all drives and click ok or Select a drive in the box under drive [Valume label], select Custom Size, and enter the amount of MBs for the page file size in the boxes. Click Set and then ok.


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