Pagefile Sys Delete Jun 2026

Warning: Only do this if you have 16GB+ of RAM. Without a pagefile, programs may crash if your RAM fills up.

, it is not recommended to delete pagefile.sys. Deleting this file can cause system instability, crashes, and errors. Here's why: pagefile sys delete

Only delete or disable the page file if you have a specific reason (like moving it to another drive). Disabling it entirely on a system with low RAM can cause apps to crash or prevent Windows from creating "Blue Screen" error logs. Warning: Only do this if you have 16GB+ of RAM

: Press Win + R , type sysdm.cpl , and hit Enter. pagefile sys delete

If you try to delete pagefile.sys, you may encounter:

If your Windows is corrupted and you need to delete it from outside the OS: