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Pagefile usage and hibernation file dimensions

Pagefile usage and hibernation file dimensions

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Brolex55
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08-16-2025, 08:58 AM
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the laptop originally had 4 gb of ram, I upgraded it to 8 gb. i thought windows would adjust both hiberfil and pagefile files accordingly, but they stay the same. should i keep windows running to maintain the current setup, or could this cause issues later—particularly with hiberfil? it's a small file at around 2.9 gb, so i was hoping it would expand to about 8 gb more.
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Brolex55
08-16-2025, 08:58 AM #1

the laptop originally had 4 gb of ram, I upgraded it to 8 gb. i thought windows would adjust both hiberfil and pagefile files accordingly, but they stay the same. should i keep windows running to maintain the current setup, or could this cause issues later—particularly with hiberfil? it's a small file at around 2.9 gb, so i was hoping it would expand to about 8 gb more.

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08-16-2025, 05:11 PM
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Leave the system managed unless there is a problem. The files will change size as needed.
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NooLele
08-16-2025, 05:11 PM #2

Leave the system managed unless there is a problem. The files will change size as needed.

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ylyes4
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08-18-2025, 07:08 AM
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My strongest concern is that my small SSD might not expand properly. If the hibernation feature doesn’t work, waking up could cause issues. I’ll launch many apps to check if it impacts the hibernation file size. Thanks!
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08-18-2025, 07:08 AM #3

My strongest concern is that my small SSD might not expand properly. If the hibernation feature doesn’t work, waking up could cause issues. I’ll launch many apps to check if it impacts the hibernation file size. Thanks!

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08-24-2025, 09:26 AM
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It's actually the hibernation process that requires attention, similar to needing extra room for Windows to save up to 1.5 times your RAM when it needs to hibernate. If your SSD is full, it might not be able to hibernate properly. In any case, keeping at least 10% free space on your boot drive is a good idea so Windows can handle updates and system tasks smoothly.
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Commando__
08-24-2025, 09:26 AM #4

It's actually the hibernation process that requires attention, similar to needing extra room for Windows to save up to 1.5 times your RAM when it needs to hibernate. If your SSD is full, it might not be able to hibernate properly. In any case, keeping at least 10% free space on your boot drive is a good idea so Windows can handle updates and system tasks smoothly.

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08-31-2025, 12:57 PM
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Additionally, storing data on an SSD causes performance to drop, which worries me. I've already used up half of the 110 GB, so this highlights another reason to consider the hibernation file and page file.
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XshalevX
08-31-2025, 12:57 PM #5

Additionally, storing data on an SSD causes performance to drop, which worries me. I've already used up half of the 110 GB, so this highlights another reason to consider the hibernation file and page file.

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09-02-2025, 01:10 PM
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Is there an HDD available in that setup? You might relocate both files to it, or ensure the pagefile is sufficient.
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09-02-2025, 01:10 PM #6

Is there an HDD available in that setup? You might relocate both files to it, or ensure the pagefile is sufficient.

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