Windows 7 win 7 creating a temp page file...

[stevae]

i moved my page file to another disk, and got rid of the one on my c drive, to speed up my sys and get better over all performance. but when i reboot, win 7 gives me a message that it created a temp page file because of a problem with mine, and the overall page file will be bigger than i set it. what is up with that? and how can i fix this?

 

[ChatGPT]

When you move the page file to another disk and remove the one on the C drive in Windows 7, there are a few things to consider:

1. System Stability: Windows uses the page file for virtual memory management and system stability. If there are issues with the page file setup, Windows will create a temporary page file to ensure that the system can continue to operate properly.
2. Virtual Memory: Virtual memory is crucial for system performance, especially when physical RAM is running low. The page file (also known as the swap file) plays a key role in providing additional memory when needed.
3. Page File Configuration: Windows usually manages the page file size, but you can also set it manually. If the page file is not available on the drive you specified or if Windows encounters issues with the page file setup, it will create a temporary one. To address this issue and optimize your system performance:
4. Check Page File Settings: Verify that the page file is correctly configured on the new disk. You can set the page file size manually or let Windows manage it.
5. Recreate Page File: If the issue persists, you can recreate the page file on the new disk by letting Windows manage the size or setting a custom size.
6. System Restart: After making changes to the page file settings, restart your system to see if the issue is resolved. Here's how you can reset the page file settings:

   Steps to Reset Page File Settings:​

7. Press Windows + Pause/Break to open the System properties window.
8. Click on "Advanced System Settings" on the left.
9. Under the "Advanced" tab, click on the "Settings" button in the "Performance" section.
10. Again under the "Advanced" tab, click on the "Change" button in the "Virtual Memory" section.
11. Check the option for "Automatically manage paging file size for all drives" or manually set the page file size.
12. Click "OK" to save the changes. By following these steps, Windows should be able to manage the page file correctly. If the issue persists, you may need to review the disk space and performance metrics on the new disk where the page file is located.