Windows 10: cannot relocate pagefilesys to secondary drive: solved!

Cannot relocate Pagefile.sys to secondary drive nnew build - Microsoft CommunityThis locked post has no solution to the reported problem.Here is my solution:Run sysdm.cpl:Configure system drive pagefile C:\pagefile.sys to a fixed size of 800 MB minimum allowed to support memory dump.Configure secondary pagefile D:\pagefile.sys to a fixed size that you need such as 16384 MB.Then open REGEDIT and edit the following keys:\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Control\Session Manager\Memory Management\PagefileOnOsVolume = 0Read this:BitLocker Drive Encryption BDE enables the PagefileOnOS

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Windows 10 1909 Causes Secondary Hard Drive to not be Recognized

Installing the Windows 10 1909 Update causes my secondary hard drive to not be recognized.

Steps to confirm issue:

• Secondary drive not visible in Windows Explorer
• Secondary drive not visible in device manager
• Secondary drive not visible in disk manager

Steps to replicate issue:

• Installing 1909 update

Steps to resolve issue:

• Uninstall 1909 update

Since updates can only be delayed for so long, an actual fix would be appreciated.

 

[urgent] Windows keeps making page file on it's own

I've spotted another thread with the same problem and so thought I'd post a link for you

Cannot relocate Pagefile.sys to secondary drive nnew build

 

apps not working on secondary drive

Hi Lomavista,

Please answer these questions to assist you better.

• Do you get any error message?
• Which apps are you referring to?

Follow the steps below and check if that helps.

Step 1: Install all app updates from Windows Store.

Check for updates for apps and games from Windows Store

Step 2: I suggest you to download and run the app troubleshooter from the below link and check if it helps.

Run the Windows App Troubleshooter

Do let us know if you are able to use all apps from secondary drive. Thank you.