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A swap file is a space on a hard disk used as the virtual memory extension of a computer's RAM. Where is the hidden swap file in Windows located?
Suggested Answer: D
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37 comments · newest first
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Dominque
11 months ago
C:\config.sys is just for configuration files, not swap.
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Ira
11 months ago
Wait, is that really where it is? I had no idea!
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Johnetta
11 months ago
Nope, pagefile.sys is the right one.
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Timmy
12 months ago
I thought it was C:\hiberfil.sys?
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Larae
12 months ago
It's definitely C:\pagefile.sys!
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Arlen
12 months ago
I’m pretty confident it’s C:\pagefile.sys. I remember studying the differences between swap files and other system files.
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Erasmo
1 year ago
I’m a bit confused. I thought the hibernation file was C:\hiberfil.sys, but does that mean the swap file is different?
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Lawana
1 year ago
I feel like I’ve seen a question like this before, and I think the answer was also C:\pagefile.sys. It just makes sense for it to be there.
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Lucy
1 year ago
I think the swap file is in C:\pagefile.sys, but I’m not entirely sure. I remember something about it being related to virtual memory.
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Tamekia
1 year ago
I'm a bit confused by this question. I know swap files are related to virtual memory, but I'm not sure of the exact location. I'll have to guess on this one, but I'm not super confident in my answer.
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Wenona
1 year ago
Okay, let me think this through step-by-step. The question is asking about the hidden swap file location in Windows. I know the swap file is used to extend RAM, so it's likely stored on the hard drive. Based on the options, A seems the most likely - C:\pagefile.sys. I'll go with that.
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Noel
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm not totally sure about this one. I know swap files are used for virtual memory, but I can't remember the exact location. I'll have to think this through carefully.
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Shanda
1 year ago
This one seems pretty straightforward. I'm pretty confident the answer is A - C:\pagefile.sys.
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Naomi
1 year ago
This looks like a pretty straightforward working capital cycle question. I'm confident I can figure this out.
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Junita
1 year ago
This looks like a tricky question. I'll need to think carefully about the different types of errors that can occur when accessing an image in Object Storage Service.
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Hollis
1 year ago
Whoa, this is a tricky one. There are a lot of moving parts when you're working with multiple vendors. The project manager will really need to stay on top of things like vendor performance and communication. Definitely going to need to plan this out thoroughly.
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Scarlet
1 year ago
Wait, there's a swap file in Windows? I thought we just used RAM for everything these days. Oh well, I guess I'll go with the classic C:\pagefile.sys and hope for the best.
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Tess
1 year ago
User 3: That's correct, it's the classic location for the swap file in Windows.
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Tammy
1 year ago
User 2: I think it's located at C:\\pagefile.sys.
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Rana
1 year ago
User 1: Yeah, Windows still uses a swap file for virtual memory.
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Cristina
1 year ago
Oooh, a trick question! I bet it's C:\config.sys, just to mess with us. But I'm sticking with A, because I'm not about to fall for that old swap file switcheroo.
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Vonda
1 year ago
Hmm, let me think... C:\hiberfil.sys? Wait, that's the hibernation file, not the swap file. C:\pagefile.sys it is!
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Stephen
1 year ago
No problem, happy to help!
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Andra
1 year ago
Oh, I see. Thanks for clarifying!
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Jerilyn
1 year ago
No, that's the hibernation file. It's actually C:\\pagefile.sys
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Kristin
1 year ago
I think it's C:\\hiberfil.sys
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Billy
1 year ago
I'm going with option A. I mean, it's not like they're gonna make the swap file location a secret or anything, right? That would just be cruel.
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Gianna
1 year ago
User 3: I agree, A seems like the most logical choice for the swap file location.
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Jesusita
1 year ago
User 2: Yeah, it's probably A. They wouldn't hide something like that in a random location.
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Lemuel
1 year ago
User 1: I think it's A too. Makes sense to have it in the root directory.
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Brittni
1 year ago
Well, duh, it's C:\pagefile.sys. That's where the swap file has been for like, forever. I'm surprised this is even a question!
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Oliva
1 year ago
I always thought it was C:\\config.sys, but now I'm not so sure.
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Bethanie
1 year ago
No way, I'm pretty sure it's C:\\hiberfil.sys.
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Peter
1 year ago
I think it's actually C:\\pagefile.sys.
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Reed
2 years ago
I'm not sure, but I think it might be C:\\config.sys because that file contains configuration settings for the operating system.
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Luisa
2 years ago
I believe it's actually located at C:\\hiberfil.sys because that's where Windows stores the hibernation file.
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Johnson
2 years ago
I think the hidden swap file in Windows is located at C:\\pagefile.sys.