Windows 11 users can enhance system performance by adjusting virtual memory settings, reducing crashes on systems with limited physical RAM.
Steps to Adjust Virtual Memory
- Open Settings via Start or press Windows+I.
- Navigate to: System > About.
- Select: Advanced system settings.
- In System Properties under the Advanced tab, click Performance, then Settings.
- Under Performance Options, in the Advanced tab, click Change under Virtual memory.
- Uncheck: Automatically manage paging file size for all drives.
- Select the drive for the paging file, prefer the fastest drive, and set a Custom size.
- Enter: Initial size (4096 MB), Maximum size (5120 MB).
- Click Set and OK, then restart PC to apply changes.
Performance Gains and Considerations
This adjustment allows Windows 11 to use disk space as simulated RAM, offering a performance boost without costly hardware upgrades. Ideal for systems lacking sufficient RAM, this approach helps improve software stability and speed.
