How to Increase Paging Volume Size in SystemPages

Windows operating systems utilize a page file to manage the computer's virtual memory. You can set the page file size to the suggested Windows default value or the administrative user can increase or decrease it. When the paging file size is increased, more space is allocated on the hard drive for virtual memory and memory management. Increasing the paging volume size in the SystemPages on a Windows computer is very easy and may be accomplished in just a few steps.

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Windows operating system
• Administrative user account

1. Step 1

   Log onto the computer as the administrative user.

2. Step 2

   Click the Windows "Start" button and select the "Control Panel" option.

3. Step 3

   Click on the "System" option.

4. Step 4

   Click on "Advanced System Settings". The "System Properties" window will appear with the "Advanced" tab active.

5. Step 5

   Click the "Settings" button in the "Performance" section under the "Advanced" tab; the "Performance Options" window will appear.

6. Step 6

   Click the "Advanced" tab in the "Performance Options" window.

7. Step 7

   Click the button labeled "Change" in the "Virtual Memory" section on the "Advanced" tab page.

8. Step 8

   Uncheck the check box at the top of the window labeled "Automatically manage paging file size for all drives".

9. Step 9

   Check the "Custom Size" radio button.

10. Step 10

    Enter the new initial size of the virtual memory (paging) file into the first input box. The suggested Windows default will be listed. Normally, this value will be 1258 MB. Enter a number greater than 1258 MB to increase the initial paging file size.

11. Step 11

    Enter the increased maximum size for the paging file into the second input box. By default, the Windows setting for the maximum size will equal the initial size. Enter a number equal to or greater than the initial paging file size in the first input box.

12. Step 12

    Click the "Set" button to set the paging file size. Settings will take effect after you reboot the computer.

13. Step 13

    Click "OK" three times to close all the windows.