What is a paging file?
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What is a paging file?
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A paging file is a hidden file on the hard disk used by Windows operating systems to hold parts of programs and data that do not fit in the computer's memory. The paging file and the physical memory, or random access memory (RAM), comprise the virtual memory. Windows operating systems move data from the paging file to the memory as required and move data from the memory to the paging file to make room for new data. A paging file is also known as a swap file.
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