Delete Pagefile.sys [hot] Jun 2026

Do not delete pagefile.sys . If disk space is a constraint, reduce the size of the page file via System Properties rather than disabling it entirely. If privacy is the concern, utilize drive encryption or the ClearPageFileAtShutdown registry setting.

Deleting or disabling the page file is generally unless the system possesses a significant surplus of physical RAM (typically 64GB or more) and specific performance requirements exist. delete pagefile.sys

| Situation | Recommended action | |-----------|--------------------| | Normal PC usage | Keep it (do nothing) | | Low disk space on C: | Move it to another drive | | You have 32 GB+ RAM and never run memory-heavy apps | Disable pagefile (test stability first) | | You just want to “clean” the root folder | Don’t – it’s harmless and important | Do not delete pagefile