How Do I Shrink Pagefile in Windows 10?
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How do I make my page file smaller in Windows 10?

How to adjust the paging file size in Windows 10

  1. Open Advanced System Settings. Right-click on the ‘This PC’ icon on the desktop and left-click on ‘Properties’. …
  2. Open Performance Settings. Left-click on the ‘Advanced’ tab then click on on the ‘Settings’ button in the ‘Performance’ box. …
  3. Change the virtual memory settings.

How do I change the page file size in Windows 10?

Click Settings under Performance. Click the Advanced tab, and click Change under Virtual Memory. Select the drive to use to store the paging file. Select Custom size and set Initial size (MB) and Maximum size (MB).

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

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