A page file, also known as a swap file, is a system file used by operating systems like Windows to temporarily store data that cannot be held in RAM. When the RAM is full, the page file serves as overflow storage, allowing the system to continue running without crashing due to insufficient memory. The page file can be thought of as an extension of the computer’s physical memory. It is located on the hard drive and is used to store data that has been swapped out of RAM. By default, Windows automatically manages the page file, but users can adjust its size and location to optimize performance.
A page file (also known as a “paging file”) is a hidden system file on a hard disk. It enables the system to remove rarely accessed modified pages from physical memory to virtual memory (page file) so that your Windows system uses physical memory more efficiently for more frequently accessed pages. The paging file is … Read more
In addition to the Hibernate feature, Windows 11/10/8/7 offers the Paging File (pagefile.sys) to optimize or accelerate the performance of your PC. This file serves as additional virtual memory when your RAM becomes full. When you shut down your computer, the system’s RAM is wiped clean, but the page file is not. If you’re concerned … Read more
