Delete — Pagefile.sys Windows 11 ~repack~

cd /d C:\ attrib -r -s -h pagefile.sys del pagefile.sys Mount the Windows drive and run sudo rm /mnt/windows/pagefile.sys

Do not delete pagefile.sys for routine use. Only remove it temporarily as part of a controlled imaging or disk cloning process, then re-enable a paging file afterward. Document version: 1.0 – Applicable to Windows 11 22H2, 23H2, and 24H2. delete pagefile.sys windows 11

⚠️ On next normal boot, Windows will either recreate pagefile.sys (default) or may show errors if the pagefile was disabled but still missing – always combine manual deletion with disabling the pagefile via registry or System Properties beforehand. 9. Best Practice Recommendations | User Type | Recommendation | |-----------|----------------| | Casual user | Keep default system-managed pagefile on C: | | Power user / gamer | Move pagefile to a secondary SSD or set a fixed size (e.g., 16 GB) | | Very limited disk space (≤64 GB drive) | Set custom size: 1 GB min, 4 GB max – do not fully disable | | System builder / IT admin | Use pagefile.sys relocation, not deletion | 10. Conclusion While technically possible to delete pagefile.sys by first disabling the paging file in Windows 11 virtual memory settings, doing so is rarely beneficial and often harmful to system stability. The correct approach is either moving the pagefile to another drive, reducing its size, or leaving it untouched. Direct deletion attempts while Windows is running are futile; offline deletion without proper configuration invites system errors. cd /d C:\ attrib -r -s -h pagefile