Windows 10: how do i change virtual memory

Discus and support how do i change virtual memory in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; i need to know because im planning to delete page file .sys for... reasons dont ask just tell me please... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by Default_User649, Jun 25, 2021.

  1. how do i change virtual memory


    i need to know because im planning to delete page file .sys for... reasons dont ask just tell me please

    :)
     
    Default_User649, Jun 25, 2021
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  2. Virtual Memory is low.

    Steps to Increase Virtual Memory in Windows 10.

    Step 1: Go to Start Menu and click on Settings.

    Step 2: Now type performance on search bar and select Adjust the appearance and performance of Windows.

    Step 3: A new Window will open before you. Go to Advanced tab in it.

    Step 4: You’ll see a Virtual memory section in it. Click on Change.

    Step 5: If the current setting is considerably less than the recommended, unselect the Automatically manage paging file size for all drives box on this window and click on Custom size.

    Step 6: Now enter the recommended value in the Initial Size box, and a larger figure in the Maximum size

    Step 7: Click on OK to save the changes.

    If you have any other questions please feel free to ask, Thank you.
     
    kusumsharma, Jun 25, 2021
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  3. Arun B J Win User
    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.

    Windows help & learning - Microsoft Support

    Hope this helps. If the issue remains unresolved, please get back to us and we would be happy to help
     
    Arun B J, Jun 25, 2021
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  4. how do i change virtual memory

    how to disable virtual memory

    Hi,

    The virtual memory pagefile can be disable using the command prompt, you must be signed in as an administrator. Kindly follow these steps:

    • Press Windows key + R to open the Run window.
    • Type CMD to open the command prompt.
    • Copy and paste this command: fsutil behavior set encryptpagingfile 0.
    • Once done, restart your PC to apply the changes made.
    We're keeping an eye to your reply regarding this issue.
     
    Nathaniel Mon, Jun 25, 2021
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