How can I change the virtual memory settings to optimize performance for cryptocurrency mining on Windows 10?

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• Imran AnsariJul 12, 2020 · 5 years ago
  Sure thing! To change the virtual memory settings on Windows 10 for cryptocurrency mining, follow these steps: 1. Right-click on the 'Start' button and select 'System'. 2. In the System window, click on 'Advanced system settings' on the left sidebar. 3. In the System Properties window, go to the 'Advanced' tab and click on the 'Settings' button under the 'Performance' section. 4. In the Performance Options window, go to the 'Advanced' tab and click on the 'Change' button under the 'Virtual memory' section. 5. Uncheck the 'Automatically manage paging file size for all drives' option. 6. Select the drive where your mining software is installed and click on the 'Custom size' radio button. 7. Set the 'Initial size' and 'Maximum size' values to the same number. The recommended value is 1.5 times the size of your RAM. 8. Click on the 'Set' button and then 'OK' to save the changes. That's it! Your virtual memory settings have been optimized for cryptocurrency mining on Windows 10. Happy mining!
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• NidhiyaJan 25, 2024 · a year ago
  Changing the virtual memory settings can indeed improve performance for cryptocurrency mining on Windows 10. Here's how you can do it: 1. Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box. 2. Type 'sysdm.cpl' and press Enter to open the System Properties window. 3. In the System Properties window, go to the 'Advanced' tab and click on the 'Settings' button under the 'Performance' section. 4. In the Performance Options window, go to the 'Advanced' tab and click on the 'Change' button under the 'Virtual memory' section. 5. Uncheck the 'Automatically manage paging file size for all drives' option. 6. Select the drive where your mining software is installed and click on the 'Custom size' radio button. 7. Set the 'Initial size' and 'Maximum size' values to the same number. It is recommended to set it to 1.5 times the size of your RAM. 8. Click on the 'Set' button and then 'OK' to save the changes. That's it! Your virtual memory settings have been optimized for cryptocurrency mining on Windows 10. Happy mining!
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• T KirtleyMar 09, 2025 · 4 months ago
  Hey there! If you're looking to change the virtual memory settings on Windows 10 to optimize performance for cryptocurrency mining, here's how you can do it: 1. Right-click on the 'Start' button and select 'System'. 2. In the System window, click on 'Advanced system settings' on the left sidebar. 3. In the System Properties window, go to the 'Advanced' tab and click on the 'Settings' button under the 'Performance' section. 4. In the Performance Options window, go to the 'Advanced' tab and click on the 'Change' button under the 'Virtual memory' section. 5. Uncheck the 'Automatically manage paging file size for all drives' option. 6. Select the drive where your mining software is installed and click on the 'Custom size' radio button. 7. Set the 'Initial size' and 'Maximum size' values to the same number. I'd recommend setting it to 1.5 times the size of your RAM. 8. Click on the 'Set' button and then 'OK' to save the changes. That's it! Your virtual memory settings have been optimized for cryptocurrency mining on Windows 10. Happy mining!
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