Have you noticed a massive hidden file on your C: drive named pagefile.sys taking up several gigabytes? While you cannot drag this file to the Recycle Bin like a normal document, you can remove it—but there is a trade-off.

Host: "Go to Advanced System Settings, then Performance Settings."

Follow the steps in Option 1 above. This is the only Microsoft-approved method.

Host: "Restart your PC. The file is gone forever. Just remember: only do this if you have tons of RAM. Otherwise, your games will crash. Hit subscribe for more storage hacks!"

Since pagefile.sys is a protected operating system file, you cannot delete it while Windows is running normally. The methods below cover safe removal (disabling) or forced deletion. Option 1: The "Why" (Article Introduction) Title: Can I Delete pagefile.sys? (And How to Do It Safely)