In this article, we will explore the concept of virtual memory and its significance in the Windows environment. Virtual memory is a crucial component of modern operating systems, including Windows, as it allows for efficient memory management and enables applications to run smoothly even when the physical memory is limited. We will discuss how virtual memory works in Windows and provide practical examples and commands to illustrate its usage.

Examples:
1. Adjusting Virtual Memory Settings in Windows:

• Open the Control Panel and go to System and Security > System.


• Click on "Advanced system settings" on the left-hand side.


• In the System Properties window, go to the "Advanced" tab and click on the "Settings" button under the Performance section.


• In the Performance Options window, go to the "Advanced" tab and click on the "Change" button under the Virtual memory section.


• Here, you can adjust the virtual memory settings by either letting Windows manage it automatically or manually specifying the initial and maximum size.

2. Monitoring Virtual Memory Usage with PowerShell:

• Open PowerShell as an administrator.


• Run the following command to get the virtual memory information:
  

   Get-WmiObject -class Win32_ComputerSystem | Select-Object -Property TotalVirtualMemorySize, FreeVirtualMemory



• This will display the total virtual memory size and the amount of free virtual memory available.