Windows Page File – PAGEFILE.SYS

Pagefile.sys installs as part of your Windows Operating System. This page file is a special file used by windows for holding temporary data which is swapped in and out of physical memory in order to provide a larger virtual memory set. You'll find a description of this file at http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;555223.

If you're running WinPatrol 10.x or later, this file will appear in your Hidden Files list. You'll find tips for optimizing this file at http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb%3Ben-us%3B99768.

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