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How to reset Page File or Virtual Memory in Windows 11

Mar 19, 2026
Virtual Memory or Page File is a type of memory that allows Windows to use part of the storage space in RAM to improve the overall performance or when there is a need for extra memory. While Windows configures it automatically, you can always reset it. In this video, we will show you what this memory is and how to reset the Virtual Memory or Page File in Windows. Let’s get started. Link: https://www.thewindowsclub.com/how-to-reset-virtual-memory-or-page-file-in-windows 00:00 intro 00:36 What is Virtual Memory or Page File? 01:11 Manually reset Page File size via System Properties 02:01 Group Policy Editor 02:52 Registry Editor run : gpedit.msc regedit key :