What is Swapfile.sys and How Do You Delete It?
Posted by jpluimers on 2018/03/09
Windows 10 (and 8) include a new virtual memory file named swapfile.sys. It’s stored in your system drive, along with the pagefile.sys and hiberfil.sys. But why does Windows need both a swap file and a page file?
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In summary, the swapfile — swapfile.sys — is currently used for swapping out Microsoft’s new style of app. Microsoft has called these universal apps, Windows Store apps, Metro apps, Modern apps, Windows 8 apps, Windows 8-style UI apps, and other things at various points.
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- [WayBack] What is Swapfile.sys and How Do You Delete It?
- [WayBack] HDG Explains – Swapfile.sys, Hiberfil.sys and Pagefile.sys in Windows 8
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