Last Updated on July 20, 2020 by Larious
Want to increase RAM memory of your Windows 10 computer? You can use your convert your extra hard drive space to use it as a RAM. Check out the detailed guide on how to increase RAM in Windows PC using HDD space in 2020.
Do you know that your Windows hard drive can work the same way as RAM (Random access memory)? In this article, we are going to talk about how to use Hard drive as RAM on Windows 10 operating system. But, before we share the method, let’s know how RAM Works on Windows 10.
Our computer uses two types of memory – Physical and Virtual. The Physical one refers to the RAM chips that were installed on your motherboard. On the other hand, Virtual memory is the reserved section of the hard drive. Windows uses this reserved section to store data of the apps that are open in the background, but not in use.
Increase RAM In Windows PC Using HDD Space
So, the more will be the RAM, the better will be the performance and stability. If you can’t afford RAM, then you can always increase the Virtual memory of your computer. This will significantly improve the app loading speed and performance. So, let’s know how to use Hard drive as RAM on Windows 10.
Step 1. First of all, in your windows PC, navigate to My Computer and there you need to right-click on the empty screen there and select properties.
![How To Increase RAM In Windows PC Using HDD Space 19 Select Properties](https://lowkeytech.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/How-To-Increase-RAM-In-Windows-PC-Using-HDD-Space.jpg)
Step 2. Now on the left panel, you need to select the option Advanced Settings.
![How To Increase RAM In Windows PC Using HDD Space 20 select the option Advanced Settings](https://lowkeytech.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/1595274550_63_How-To-Increase-RAM-In-Windows-PC-Using-HDD-Space.jpg)
![How To Increase RAM In Windows PC Using HDD Space 21 select the option Advanced Settings](https://lowkeytech.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/1595274550_63_How-To-Increase-RAM-In-Windows-PC-Using-HDD-Space.jpg)
Step 3. Now under the performance tab, click on the Settings option and you will see another dialog box.
![How To Increase RAM In Windows PC Using HDD Space 22 Click on 'Settings' under the performance](https://lowkeytech.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/1595274550_506_How-To-Increase-RAM-In-Windows-PC-Using-HDD-Space.jpg)
![How To Increase RAM In Windows PC Using HDD Space 23 Click on 'Settings' under the performance](https://lowkeytech.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/1595274550_506_How-To-Increase-RAM-In-Windows-PC-Using-HDD-Space.jpg)
Step 4. Now click on the advanced section and there under Virtual memory simply click on Change option.
![How To Increase RAM In Windows PC Using HDD Space 24 Click on the 'Change' button under the 'Virtual Memory'](https://lowkeytech.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/1595274550_42_How-To-Increase-RAM-In-Windows-PC-Using-HDD-Space.jpg)
![How To Increase RAM In Windows PC Using HDD Space 25 Click on the 'Change' button under the 'Virtual Memory'](https://lowkeytech.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/1595274550_42_How-To-Increase-RAM-In-Windows-PC-Using-HDD-Space.jpg)
Step 5. Now untick on the option Automatic Manage Paging and then choose the drive whose paging memory you want to alter. Simply define the Custom Size there and simply click on set and then ok option.
![How To Increase RAM In Windows PC Using HDD Space 26 Untick on the option Automatic Manage Paging & define the custom size](https://lowkeytech.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/1595274551_670_How-To-Increase-RAM-In-Windows-PC-Using-HDD-Space.jpg)
![How To Increase RAM In Windows PC Using HDD Space 27 Untick on the option Automatic Manage Paging & define the custom size](https://lowkeytech.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/1595274551_670_How-To-Increase-RAM-In-Windows-PC-Using-HDD-Space.jpg)
That’s it, you are done! Now you can feel the difference in performance in your Windows PC.
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