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Users with lower-end Windows 10 configurations often face challenges such as high RAM usage or even failing to meet minimum requirements when running large programs. However, if the RAM deficiency isn't significant, consider setting up virtual RAM for a faster and smoother experience. This article guides you on configuring virtual RAM for Windows 10.
Setting Up Virtual RAM for Windows 10
Step 1: Click on Start Menu > Settings.
Step 2: Enter 'performance' in the search box and then click on Adjust the appearance and performance of Windows in the results list.
Step 3: Open the Advanced tab, click on Change in the Virtual memory section.
Step 4: Uncheck the Automatically manage paging file size for all drives box. Click on the Windows installation drive and choose Custom size.
Step 5: Enter values in the Initial size and Maximum size boxes. According to Microsoft's recommendation, the Initial size should be 1.5 times the actual RAM capacity, and the Maximum size should be 3 to 4 times the actual RAM capacity, depending on the available space in the drive.
For example, on a computer with 2GB RAM, you can configure as follows:
Step 6: Click on OK and then restart the device.
Considerations when setting up virtual RAM
- Creating virtual memory on multiple drives does not yield additional benefits, so it's sufficient to create it on one drive.
- If you're utilizing an SSD, it's advisable not to configure virtual memory on it, as its lifespan may be reduced due to continuous file read/write operations.
Through the above article, I've guided you on configuring virtual RAM for Windows 10, ensuring a faster and smoother performance for your computer. Wishing you more enjoyable experiences with your machine!
