hiberfil.sys and pagefil.sys size

[dgillz]

These 2 files in my C:\ drive are HUGE, (1.1 gig and 434 meg espectivly) and getting bigger daily. I know what hiberfil.sys is, but not pagefile.sys is. What I would like to know is how to effectively purge or shrink these files.

Anyone know how?

Software Sales, Training, Implementation and Support for Macola, eSynergy, and Crystal Reports

http://www.gainfocus.biz

 

[bernie321]

Hi

As you say you know what your hiberfil.sys file is: It is the file used for hibernation. If you do not use hibination then you can disable it, which should remove the file: control panel > power options > hibernate > uncheck enable hibernation.

The pagefile.sys is the Paging File which is a predetermined amount of hard disk space that windows uses as RAM. This file should usually be 1.5x your ram amount, it is best just to let windows manage it and leave it how it is, reducing this file size could and probably will lead to performance issues. But if you want to make any changes: Right Click My Computer > Properties > Advanced > Performance: Settings > Advanced > Virtual Memory: Settings. There are options in this to change the pagefile size.

Hope it helps
B

 

[dgillz]

Yes I do se hibrnation but is there a way to shrink this file size? Why does it keep getting bigger?

Software Sales, Training, Implementation and Support for Macola, eSynergy, and Crystal Reports

http://www.gainfocus.biz

 

[bernie321]

Hi

It allocates as much space as it needs for hibination.

I do not believe there is any method of reducing the file size other than disabiling and re-enabling hibination. But this will only be a temporary solution as soon as you next hibernate it will increase the file size.

Give it a go.

Thanks
B

 

[smah]

hiberfile.sys should not be getting bigger. It should be exactly the same size as your physical memory - and should always be so. Something may be corrupted with it. I would disable hibernation, reboot (file should be gone, but if it's still there delete it), re-enable hibernation & reboot again. It should once again be the same size as your physical RAM.

Steve