Windows 10: Can't change virtual memory size in Windows 10

I want to change the virtual memory size in Windows 10.


The instructions I have say to go to Control Panel > Appearance & Performance > Performance Options > Advanced, uncheck "Automatically manage paging file size," then set the values manually.


However when I go to that control panel, there is no check box for "Automatically manage paging file size," and the "Change..." button under "Virtual Memory" is grayed out.


I do use a separate administrator account, and I am running the control panel as administrator.


How do I change the virtual memory size?

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Windows 10 recommend virtual memory sizes

I suggest that you go with System Managed Size rather than Custom Size. Windows will then be able to adjust the virtual memory size according to demand.

 

Re locate Virtual Memory

Hi Abdul,

Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

I understand your concern regarding the issue that you are facing.

I suggest you to follow the steps below and check, if it helps: for
Re-locate the location of Virtual Memory.

• Press Windows +X, select System
• Click on Advanced system settings,
• On the Advanced tab, under
  Performance, click Settings.
• Click the Advanced tab, and then, under
  Virtual memory, click Change.
• Clear the automatically manage paging file size for all drives check box.
• Under Drive [Volume Label], click the drive that contains the paging file you want to change.
• Click Custom size, type a new size in megabytes in the
  Initial size (MB) or Maximum size (MB) box, click
  Set, and then click OK.

Additional information applies to 10 as well.

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-za/...-8&v1h=win8tab1&v2h=win7tab1&v3h=winvistatab1

Hope this helps. If the issue remains unresolved, please get back to us and we would be happy to help

 

Error: Low Virtual Memory on Windows 10, How much virtual memory should I program?

Hi,

Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community, we appreciate your interest in Windows 10.

As you are facing issues with memory on your laptop, do let us know the following to assist you better:

• When exactly you are getting this error code?
• Have you tried any troubleshooting steps to resolve this issue?

I would suggest you to try the following steps to change virtual Memory on your computer and check if it helps.

• Press Windows key, type This PC and select it.
• Right click on This PC and click on Properties.
• In the left pane, click Advanced system settings. Administrator permission required If you're prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.
• On the Advanced tab, under Performance, click
  Settings.
• Click the Advanced tab, and then, under Virtual memory, click
  Change.
• Clear the Automatically manage paging file size for all drives check box.
• Under Drive [Volume Label], click the drive that contains the paging file you want to change.
• Click Custom size, type a new size in
  megabytes in the Initial size (MB) or Maximum size
  (MB) box, click Set, and then click OK. (Size depends up on the available storage space)

Note: Increases in size usually don't require a restart for the changes to take effect, but if you decrease the size, you'll need to restart your computer. We recommend that you don't disable or delete the paging file.

Hope it helps. Reply to the post with an updated status of this issue for further assistance.