pagefile
Disk memory extension
A pagefile is a hidden file on a computer's hard drive that acts as virtual memory, allowing the system to use disk space as an extension of RAM.
When physical memory fills up, the operating system moves less-used data to the pagefile, freeing RAM for active processes.
Also called a swap file.
Windows reported my pagefile was too small.
virtualmemory
Coordinating program RAM usage
- thrashingDecisive, lopsided defeat
- allocationDistribution of shares
- disk storageNonvolatile data preservation medium
- performanceCarrying out a task
latency · overhead · multitasking · kernel · operating system · Windows · Linux · SSD
configuration
Microsoft's proprietary filesystem
- partitionBarrier separating spaces
- fragmentationBreaking into smaller pieces
- defragmentConsolidate scattered disk data
- hibernationProlonged winter dormancy
memory management
Coordinating program RAM usage
- thrashingDecisive, lopsided defeat
- allocationDistribution of shares
- disk storageNonvolatile data preservation medium
performance · latency · overhead · multitasking · kernel · operating system · Windows · Linux · SSD · HDD
NTFS
Microsoft's proprietary filesystem
- partitionBarrier separating spaces
- fragmentationBreaking into smaller pieces
- defragmentConsolidate scattered disk data