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 a unique area on your hard disk that Windows uses like physical memory. When this paging file is allowed on your system, it automatically improves system performance.
Due to some reason, you have previously turned on manual page file size or turned off paging files entirely and are experiencing slow performance from your computer. You can try changing to automatic page file size to help improve performance.
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How to Enable Automatic Page File Size in Windows 11?
By default, Windows automatically manages the system page file size based on several factors, including disk size, speed, etc. Due to some reason, if you have changed it to manual or turned off this feature and want to turn it on, use the following steps:-
Step 1. As usual, press
Step 2. Then, select
Step 3. Select the
Step 4. On the About settings page, click the
Step 5. When you’re done with the above steps, the “System Properties” window will appear. Select the
Step 6. A new window, “Performance Options,” will appear on the screen. Select the
Step 7. Check the checkbox “Automatically manage paging file size for all drives” in the “Virtual Memory” pop-up window.
Step 8. Click
Step 9. Click
Step 10. Click
Step 11. Click
Step 12. Click
Step 13. Microsoft Windows will prompt you to reboot your computer. Click the
That’s it. You have successfully allowed your Windows 11 machine to manage Page file size automatically.
How to Turn On Automatic Page File Size in Windows 10?
To enable or turn on automatic page file size in Windows, here are the steps:-
Step 1. First, open the Settings app.
Step 2. Then, click the
Step 3. After that, select
Step 4. On the About settings page, scroll down to see the “Related settings” area. Then, click the link
Step 5. When the “System Properties” window appears, navigate to the
Step 6. Click on the
Step 7. Again select the
Step 8. Then, click the
Step 9. Ensure “Automatically manage paging file size for all drives” is checked.
Step 10. Click
Step 11. Click
Step 12. Click
Step 13. Click
Step 14. Click
Step 15. When Microsoft Windows prompts you to reboot your computer, click the
Good luck.