Suggestion: Use page file on a ram disk for faster performance
Suggestion: Use page file on a ram disk for faster performance
I’ve got a concept. With 32GB of RAM, a page file isn’t really necessary, but disabling it can cause old programs to crash or slow down. Using a ramdisk to link the page file directly to RAM could boost performance and avoid those issues. This approach should work, though you might encounter some complications.
Sorry to sound blunt, but the page file exists only when your RAM runs low. If you prefer a dramatic crash, it’s an interesting concept. To prevent Windows from using any memory, open advanced performance options in sysdm.cpl—just remember, overloading RAM removes all buffer space.
Some programs save data to the paging file. You can move this into RAM by creating a RAM disk and mounting it as a storage device. I’m familiar with doing this in Linux, but I don’t know how to do it in Windows. It’s possible to set this up, though it might cause issues because RAM isn’t permanent. If the system powers off, all changes could be lost.
There are methods to create a RAMdisk in Windows, though none are loaded before the operating system, which is usually needed for a pagefile. Unless you're using an HDD, relying on a pagefile with 32GB won't be practical. I used to turn it off in older versions of Windows, but it's no longer required now.