How Do I Manage Pagefile in Windows 10?
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How do I manage pagefile size?

Windows XP

  1. Click on the Advanced tab.
  2. Click on the Settings button under Performance.
  3. Click on the Advanced tab.
  4. Click on the Change button under Virtual Memory.
  5. Select Custom size.
  6. Set the Initial size to 1.5 times your system’s total memory.
  7. Set the Maximum size to 2 times your system’s total memory.

What should I set my paging file size to?

Ideally, your paging file size should be 1.5 times your physical memory at a minimum and up to 4 times the physical memory at most to ensure system stability.

Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross

Gaming, Esports & Interactive Media Writer

Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.

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