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Vivianie
Jan 21, 2025Iron Contributor
How to force win11 to use a paging file?
I'm running into a problem where Windows 11 isn't utilizing a paging file, which is causing system crashes, slowdowns, and poor performance when running memory-intensive applications. Essentially, my system's memory management is struggling, and I'm wondering if there's a way to override Windows 11's default settings to force the operating system to use a paging file as a safety net to supplement the physical RAM and prevent crashes, thereby ensuring a smoother and more stable computing experience.
- lucheteIron Contributor
You can try manually configuring the virtual memory settings. Go to "Advanced System Settings," click on "Settings" under the Performance section, then go to the "Advanced" tab. From there, you can change the virtual memory settings and set a custom paging file size. Ensure that the paging file is large enough to supplement your RAM. If Windows is still not using it properly, you might also want to check for any system updates or driver issues that could be affecting memory management.
Hope it helps!