BSOD during gaming might stem from a single drive issue, but the cause isn't clear.
BSOD during gaming might stem from a single drive issue, but the cause isn't clear.
I've been experiencing BSODs during gaming sessions with GTA San Andreas and Asseto Corsa. The error messages suggest problems with a drive or missing Windows files, though I'm not sure. Here are the details of my system: CPU - I9 14900K, GPU - EVGA 1080TI, RAM - CORSAIR Vengeancee RGB 32GB, MOBO - MSI Tomahawk z790. I also have a SATA HDD and SSD, plus an NVMe drive installed.
drive, though it can reside elsewhere. To confirm the location, run a PowerShell command: Get-CimInstance -ClassName Win32_PageFileUsage. Look for the path listed; if it shows "C:\pagefile.sys", the main suspect is the C drive. Note: If the page file exists on an external device, Windows may power it down unnecessarily, worsening performance. Consider moving it to the primary OS drive if possible, but be aware that relocating may trigger further issues.
The page file is likely on the C drive, but you also have one on the D drive.
Using the page file across several drives complicates troubleshooting; consider manual selection instead and keep it on C:.
You’d follow the steps provided to achieve the desired outcome.
In the instructions you shared, choose D: drive, tap "No paging file," then click Set. Reboot the computer so updates apply. For the C: drive, ensure it’s set to "System managed size."
I'd be cautious about using the D: drive, though I'm uncertain about Windows' performance with multiple page files.