add basic pagefile viewing directions (#443)

* add basic pagefile viewing directions * add image
r-Techsupport · Jan 28, 2025 · a71f377 · a71f377
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+title: Viewing the Pagefile location and status
+description: The pagefile in Windows is virtual memory, extending the physical RAM by writing memory to disk when RAM is full or an item is not in use.
+---
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+1. Press Win + R to open the Run dialog.
+2. Type `sysdm.cpl` and press Enter.
+3. Click the **Advanced** tab.
+4. In the **Performance** section, click on **Settings**.
+5. Go to the **Advanced** tab.
+6. Under the **Virtual memory** section, click on **Change**.
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+![sysdm.cpl](../../../assets/view-pagefile/pagefile.png)