Is your system slowing down due to less free RAM? You can effectively increase the amount of RAM without buying another RAM! Yes, there is a term called "virtual RAM" that actually increases the amount of RAM in your computer. In this article, we will detail the process of creating and limiting the amount of RAM in your computer. Follow this step-by-step guide and, in the end, enjoy expanded RAM and a lag-free computer.
How to increase RAM in Windows 10
Follow these simple steps:
STEP 1 - Know the RAM installed
1. Press the button Tasto Windows + I keys together.
2. Then click on "System".
3. Next, click on “Di" On the left side.
4. Check the amount of "RAM installed“On your computer.
STEP 2 - Increase virtual RAM
1. Press Tasto Windows + R to open the window career file on your computer.
2. In the career window, type "sysdm.cpl“And then press Log in Open System Properties.
3 inch system properties window, go to AdvancedEyelash ".
4. Under the "Performance" tab, click "settings".
5. In the Performance Options window, go to the "AdvancedEyelash ".
6. Now, click on the radio button next to the option “Programs".
7. Now under "Virtual Memory ', click on"Modify”To change the size of the paged file.
8. In virtual memory window, deselect the option "Automatically manage paging file size for all drives“So I can take control.
Now, you need to decide the storage option (Windows drive / SSD drive) to use as a paging file resource.
11. Follow the steps below to configure the page settings more efficiently:
12. Select "C:" Drive.
13. Then click on "Custom size".
14. Next, set the "Initial Size" and "Maximum Size" accordingly.
NOTE: -
There is a rough formula to calculate both values for any device.
Initial size (MB) = 1,5 * 1024 * (RAM installed)
Maximum size = 3 * 1024 * (RAM installed)
Example: On this computer, the installed RAM is = 8GB.
So the initial size = 1.5 * 1024 * 8 = 12288
The maximum size will be = 3 * 1024 * 8 = 24576
Perform calculations based on the memory available on the device.
16. To finalize the limit, click on "Set to".
17. If a warning message appears on the screen, click "Yup.
18. Then click on "ok".
19. In the Performance Option window, click "To apply"And then click"ok“To save the changes.
20. Finally, click on "To apply"And then in"ok“In the Properties window.
You have now successfully increased your system's virtual RAM.
