05-20-2026, 09:10 AM
Wondering about how to delete pagefile? The secure way to do it is on the Windows virtual memory settings rather than manually deleting the file from the system drive. To do the first, just go to Advanced System Settings, Performance Options, and stop managing the paging file for the selected drive. Once you restart your PC, Windows will automatically delete the pagefile. Yet, it would be wise of users to make sure that their computer has enough physical RAM before running regular tasks. Removing virtual memory completely can reduce performance while running heavy applications or gaming and multitasking, so it is also a good idea to test your system for stability after making changes for long-term reliability.