In windows operating system virtual memory refers to that memory space in hard drive which is allocated for share memory when system runs out of physical memory reside in RAM.
Virtual memory is very much useful for swap memory space when Random Access memory is not sufficient to execute any specific request then it transfer unused process to virtual memory and allocate space for currently requested process. So it works as RAM and increases memory size virtually.
In windows virtual memory is basically a file which is called paged file. It is a logical extension of random access memory in hard drive because RAM memory is expensive than hard drive memory and system has limitation of using maximum RAM size.
So, it is important to know where virtual memory is formed in hard drive and how much memory it occupies to create page file.
Below you will find the clean picture and steps to manage and create virtual memory:-
1. First right click on My Computer icon in the desktop->then click on Properties->now a new window will open, here you should select Advanced TAB.
System Properties |
2. Then Click on “Settings” of performance level window which you will find in the left top.
3. Then new window open, on that window you should go to Advanced TAB.
3. Then new window open, on that window you should go to Advanced TAB.
Performance Option |
4. Now in Virtual Memory level window, Click on Change button.
Virtual Memory |
5. Another new window will open; here you will find three radio tabs, one is Set Custom Size, which is for individual Drive and you can set the size as per your requirements. Second is “system managed size”, which is for best performance and file size will determine by system. Third option is no paging file, which do not allow create page file or virtual memory.
6. In the bottom you can also see system recommended page file size for your system, which will help you to decide which option you should select for your system virtual memory management.
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