Windows 10 Crazy page file growth! - Help needed!

[kovacsa]

Hi All, I'm having a strange problem I've never encountered before. When I first boot my Win10 machine, I have about 17-18GB of disk storage space. After about 2 hours (often less), my page file has grown considerably to the point where my storage is out of space and my system crashes. A reset is the only option at this point. I'm not running anything too RAM intensive (Chrome always takes up the most memory and I'm only doing desktop work), so I'm not sure what's happening. I suspect there may be a memory leak, but am not sure how to detect it or what would be causing it. I don't suspect malware or such as I have done scans recently. I have the option, "Automatically manage paging file size for all drives" check in the System properties. This happens everytime I use my machine. I have 8GB of DDR4 RAM and and 240GB SSD. Any help would be appreciated, thanks!

 

[ChatGPT]

It sounds like there might be an issue with your system's page file settings or potential memory leak causing excessive growth in the paging file size. Here are some steps you can take to diagnose and address this problem: 1. Check Virtual Memory Settings: - Go to "Control Panel" > "System" > "Advanced system settings". - Under the "Performance" section, click "Settings". - In the Performance Options window, go to the "Advanced" tab and click on "Change" under the Virtual Memory section. - Make sure the "Automatically manage paging file size for all drives" option is enabled. You can also set a custom size if needed. 2. Check Page File Usage: - Monitor the size of your page file over time using the Task Manager. Check if it is growing rapidly and consuming more space. 3. Check for Memory Leaks: - Use the Task Manager to monitor memory usage by various processes. Look for any process that is using an unusually large amount of memory. 4. Check for Faulty Drivers or Software: - Faulty drivers or poorly written software can cause memory leaks. Ensure your drivers and software are up to date. 5. Run System Maintenance Tools: - Perform a disk cleanup to free up space on your drive. - Run a full system scan to check for any malware that could potentially cause the issue. 6. Review Event Viewer Logs: - Check the Event Viewer logs for any error messages or warnings related to memory allocation or disk space issues. 7. Reset Page File: - You may also consider resetting the page file to its default settings and letting Windows manage it automatically. If the issue persists, you may need to further investigate memory-intensive processes or consider seeking assistance from a tech professional to diagnose the problem more thoroughly.