The paging file, also referred to as “Page File” and “Virtual Memory,” is essential for the system to manage memory efficiently. It removes infrequently accessed modified data from physical memory, ...

While you probably don't need to adjust your PC's page and swap files, it's useful to know what they are when troubleshooting, or if you're trying to free up a little hard drive space. A page file ...

Your Windows system uses the Page file (pagefile.sys) for virtual memory. It works as an extra RAM of sorts. The paging file improves your system’s performance and speed, but some users prefer to ...