Video thumbnail for Pagefile.sys too big in Windows 11

Pagefile.sys too big in Windows 11

Nov 12, 2026
Have you noticed that Pagefile.sys is taking up too much storage space on your Windows 11 PC? Since this file plays an important role in virtual memory management, deleting it without understanding its purpose can affect system performance. In this video, I will explain what Pagefile.sys is, how much space it should use, and how to fix it when it becomes too large. Link: https://www.thewindowsclub.com/pagefile-sys-too-big-in-windows 00:00 Intro 00:22 Enable Windows to manage the page file automatically 00:49 Reset the Page file 01:02 Extend the C drive 01:41 Move the page file to another drive 02:15 Set a custom page file maximum size Other Links: https://www.thewindowsclub.com/how-to-reset-virtual-memory-or-page-file-in-windows https://www.thewindowsclub.com/extend-c-drive-in-windows-11-with-unallocated-space https://www.thewindowsclub.com/create-new-resize-extend-partition-disk-management-tool
Science