How to Fix Pagefile.sys

In this method, we will show you how to move pagefile.sys to another drive in Windows via the Settings app to improve your PC’s performance:

Step 1. Open Settings and navigate to “System” > “About”

Step 2. Click “Advanced system settings” next to Related links.

Step 3. In the System Properties pop-up window, click the “Advanced” tab. Next, under the Performance section, click the “Settings” button.

Step 4. In the Performance Options pop-up window, click the “Advanced” tab. Next, under the Virtual memory section, click the “Change” button.

Step 5. Uncheck “Automatically manage paging file size for all drives” in the Virtual Memory window.

Step 6. Under the Paging file size for each drive section, choose the C drive and select the “No paging file” option.

Step 7. Click the “Set” button. Click “Yes” when prompted.

Step 8. Select the drive you want to save the pagefile, for example, D:. Next, select the “System managed size” option. Click the “Set” button.

Step 9. Click “OK” and then “Apply.”

Step 10. Click “OK” and restart your PC.

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