Are there any circumstances under which Windows can, without any intent on a user's or admin's part, remove the page file (i.e. set the virtual memory dialog to "No paging file")? Backstory: a little ...

The pagefile, also known as the swap file or paging file, is a crucial component of Windows 10's virtual memory system. It allows the operating system to free up physical RAM by transferring less ...

I think the rule of thumb is to set it 2x the amount of physical RAM. But since you already have 1 gig of physical RAM, so I doubt the page file makes much difference. Whatever you set it at, make the ...

But wait! You may find the problem eases if you have some extra RAM to hand and you don't need to spend a fortune. By turning a USB flash drive into virtual RAM, you can reduce your reliance on an ...