Hiberfil.sys, Pagefile.sys, and Swapfile.sys. What is the Purpose of these three files?

In the root of the your Windows drive are three hidden files. These files are: hiberfil.sys pagefile.sys swapfile.sys hiberfil.sys The Hibernation File is a file used by the Hibernate feature found in Windows. When you press the Hibernate button in Power options button in Windows Start Menu, it transfers and …

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What are $WINDOWS.~BT and $Windows.~WS folders? How to Delete them?

WINDOWS.~BT and $Windows.~WS folders $WINDOWS.~BT and $Windows.~WS folders are the temporary directories used by Windows during the Upgrade process. When you upgrade your Windows, it stores the files of the previous version of Windows in folders. These two folders contain a Backup of Windows folder, User folders, and other important …

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What is Pagefile & Virtual Memory in Windows?

Windows Pagefile (pagefile.sys) & Virtual Memory Navigation: What is Windows Pagefile & Virtual Memory Explaining the Need for Paging with an Example Advantages & Disadvantages of Using a Pagefile or Virtual Memory What is Windows Pagefile & Virtual Memory Ever wondered what happens when the total memory usage exceeds the …

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How Big Should Your Pagefile Be In Windows?

What is a Pagefile and what does it do? Paging is an important memory management feature found in Windows. When the total amount of RAM used by your active programs exceeds the amount of RAM installed on your computer, Windows starts moving the data of the least active or minimized …

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How to Delete Services in Windows 10

Delete Services in Windows Enabling and Disabling Services in Windows is easy. You can accomplish that by either using the System Configuation utility (msconfig) or the Services utility (services.msc). But, sometimes disabling services is not enough. For example, an Antivirus that you have uninstalled may not have deleted its services …

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