WEBVTT 00:00.160 --> 00:03.840 Do you want to reset Page File  or Virtual Memory in Windows 11?   00:03.840 --> 00:13.280 Then you are at the right place as here is how. Let’s get started.   00:13.280 --> 00:17.360 This is The Windows Club. Virtual Memory or Page File is a type of memory   00:17.360 --> 00:22.400 that allows Windows to use part of the storage  space a RAM, to improve the overall performance   00:22.400 --> 00:26.880 or when there is a need for extra memory. While Windows configures it automatically,   00:26.880 --> 00:31.760 you can always reset it. In this video we  will show you on what this memory is and   00:31.760 --> 00:38.160 how to reset Virtual Memory or Page  File in Windows. Let’s get started.   00:38.160 --> 00:41.840 According to Microsoft, A paging  file is an area on the hard disk   00:41.840 --> 00:45.920 that Windows uses as if it were RAM. When there is a shortage of RAM or if   00:45.920 --> 00:50.720 Windows finds it better to store it in virtual  memory, it is used. It is useful when running   00:50.720 --> 00:55.440 an older PC that doesn’t have enough RAM  or can use a bit more when required.   00:55.440 --> 01:00.080 Since it uses storage, the performance will depend  on the storage quality. If you are using an SSD,   01:00.080 --> 01:04.880 it will be faster than the HDD. Also, the  overall usage of the storage will be more which   01:04.880 --> 01:19.040 can further impact the life of the HDD or SSD. Every time you change the size of the virtual   01:19.040 --> 01:22.720 memory or page file, it resets and  starts using it from the beginning.   01:22.720 --> 01:26.400 Open Windows Settings using Win + I Navigate to System then select About   01:26.400 --> 01:29.280 Under Device Info, click on the  Advanced System settings link   01:29.280 --> 01:33.200 It will open the System Properties Switch to the Advanced tab, and then click on   01:33.200 --> 01:38.000 the Settings button under the Performance section In the Performance Options switch to Advanced Tab   01:38.000 --> 01:40.800 Locate the Virtual memory section  and click on the Change button   01:40.800 --> 01:44.560 Uncheck the automatically manage  paging file size for all drives option,   01:44.560 --> 01:49.120 and it will enable custom size, the  System managed size, and other options   01:49.120 --> 01:51.920 Here is all you can do next Set Custom Size   01:51.920 --> 01:55.440 Disable the No paging file option Enable System Managed size   01:55.440 --> 02:05.200 Once you change, it will reset  the Virtual Memory or Page File   02:05.200 --> 02:09.840 If you are using Windows Professional or Server,  you can use Group Policy to make the changes.   02:09.840 --> 02:14.480 Open Run prompt using Win + R Type gpedit.msc and press the Enter key   02:14.480 --> 02:17.360 to launch the Group Policy Editor Navigate to this folder   02:17.360 --> 02:22.400 Local Computer Policy > Computer Configuration  > Windows Settings > Security Settings > Local   02:22.400 --> 02:25.600 Policies > Security Option Find policy: Shutdown:   02:25.600 --> 02:29.680 Clear virtual memory pagefile Double-click to open the policy configuration   02:29.680 --> 02:32.480 Select the Enabled radio  button and apply the changes   02:32.480 --> 02:37.200 Once done, the virtual memory page file is  cleared every time you shut down the Windows PC.   02:37.200 --> 02:41.600 The most significant advantage of using this  policy is that no one else can access them by   02:41.600 --> 02:46.880 connecting the storage to another PC. When in use,  Windows protects the page file, but it is not the   02:46.880 --> 02:58.320 same case when it is connected to another PC. The registry method is for Windows Home users   02:58.320 --> 03:02.480 who don’t have access to the group policy.  While it is easy to use, it is also risky.   03:02.480 --> 03:06.480 Ensure to create a System Restore point  which will be handy if you accidentally   03:06.480 --> 03:10.000 delete something in the registry  resulting in a non-bootable system.   03:10.000 --> 03:13.280 Open Run prompt using Win + R Type regedit click on Ok.   03:13.280 --> 03:15.600 In the Registry Editor,  navigate to the following path   03:15.600 --> 03:17.120 HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session  Manager\Memory Management   03:17.120 --> 03:19.360 Locate DWORD ClearPageFileAtShutdown  and double-click to edit it   03:19.360 --> 03:23.760 Set the value as 1. It will ensure to  clear the page file during the shutdown.   03:23.760 --> 03:26.000 So, that's it. Subscribe to The Windows Club for all   03:26.000 --> 03:40.320 your tech solutions related to Windows. Thanks for watching.