Windows XP uses a paging file to provide a temporary space on your hard disk that acts like RAM. Paging files aren't as fast as RAM, but they can help ensure that the computer doesn't run out of ...

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 ...

Virtual memory ensures that programs run smoothly. All programs on a PC use random access memory (RAM), but when there isn't enough memory to run a program, Windows temporarily moves information ...

XP-SP2<BR>I get this error on startup:<BR><BR>Limited Virtual Memory<BR>Your system has no paging file, or the paging file is too small. <BR><BR>The system allocated ...

As someone who has written three books on Hyper-V, I tend to get a lot of Hyper-V-related questions from readers. Some of the most common questions that I get are related to Hyper-V's smart paging ...

Virtual memory is a valuable concept in computer architecture that allows you to run large, sophisticated programs on a computer even if it has a relatively small amount of RAM. A computer with ...

Facing a sluggish computer when you're running intensive software or dealing with multiple open tabs? You may be hitting the limits of your RAM. With RAMageddon pushing prices through the roof, ...