Page File on D drive (3tb WD Black) but want it on SSD. Cant Move.

Griff2bad · 20 Nov 2019

Hi, having a bit of trouble with my page file configuration

for some reason, windows has automatically placed it on the d drive, instead of the Samsung EVO SSD. (not nvme, just m.2 sata).

Im trying to format the d drive and of course because its got the page file on it its throwing up errors.

ive googled a few things and looked over this site but nothing seems specific to my problem.

i didnt move the page file, I want it on the SSD, but windows automatically placed it to drive d

thanks!

WINVER 1909 os build 18363.476

dalchina · 20 Nov 2019

Hi, what happens if you select the top option in that dialogue?

For reference:
What Is Pagefile.sys and Can I Move It? - Ask Leo!

swarfega · 20 Nov 2019

You need to choose D and select none. You may have to reboot. Then you should be able to choose C: then select system managed size. I would suggest letting windows manage it rather than entering some arbitary size.

Brink · 20 Nov 2019

In addition:

Manage Virtual Memory Pagefile in Windows 10

Griff2bad · 20 Nov 2019

Hi, thanks all that helped. I did indeed have to select none, reboot, select c, reboot.

thanks!