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Virtual Memory (Page File) Configuration

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Important Notes (Read First)

Before making changes, check your system memory:
RAM SizeRecommendation
≥ 32GBYou may consider disabling the page file
16GBRecommended: 512MB ~ 1024MB

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Open Virtual Memory Settings

Click the Windows icon (bottom-left) and search: 
SystemPropertiesPerformance
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In the Performance Options window:
  1. Go to Advanced
  2. Under Virtual memory, click Change…
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Disable Automatic Management

Uncheck: 
Automatically manage paging file size for all drives
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Configure System Drive (C:)

  1. Select C: drive
  2. Choose Custom size
  3. Set:
Initial size: 512 MB
Maximum size: 512 MB
  1. Click Set
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Disable Page Files on Other Drives

If your system has multiple drives (e.g., D:, E:, F:), it is recommended to disable page files on non-system drives and keep only the system drive (usually C:) enabled. If you only have one drive, you can skip this step.

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Steps

For each non-system drive:
  1. Select the drive (e.g., D:, E:)
  2. Choose:
No paging file
  1. Click Set
  • If a drive already has a page file, it’s recommended to disable it
  • If it already shows “None”, no action is needed
  • Final result should be:
    • Only C: drive has a page file
    • All other drives show “No paging file”

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Save Settings

  1. Click OK
  2. Restart your computer

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Final Result

  • Only C: drive has a page file
  • Fixed size: 512MB
  • No page files on other drives