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# Page File

You should really always have this as a buffer to prevent crashing games/PC. Some games NEED it.

Windows (Page File):

* In the start menu, type in "View Advanced System Settings"
* Go to the advanced tab at the top
  * Under "performance", "settings"
  * In the "advanced" tab, make sure "programs" is selected
  * Click change under "Virtual memory"
    * Untick "Automatically manage..."
    * C: drive should have \~20k minimum initial size, max can be whatever you want
      * Do 40k min/max as a recommendation.
    * Make sure you click set to apply your values.
    * Restart after all changes.

Extra RAM? (>=32GB):

* Reduce CPU Load and latency by disabling memory compression
  * Open Windows Terminal as admin
  * Enter: Disable-MMAgent -mc
  * Then: Get-MMAgent
  * First one disables it, seconds one tells you if it's on or off