NonPagedPoolSize
HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager\Memory Management
Data type |
Range |
Default value |
---|---|---|
REG_DWORD |
0 | Number of bytes |
0 |
Description
Specifies the size of the nonpaged pool .
Value |
Meaning |
---|---|
0 |
The system calculates an optimal value for this entry based on the amount of physical memory on the computer, and it adjusts this value if the amount of memory changes. This value is optimal for most systems. |
Number of bytes |
Creates a nonpaged pool of the specified size. This takes precedence over the value calculated by the system, and it prevents the system from adjusting this value dynamically. This setting can degrade performance. |
Activation method
You must restart the computer before a change to this value takes effect.
Tip
For more information on paged pools and nonpaged pools, see the Microsoft Knowledge Base link on the Web Resources page. Search the Knowledge Base for Article Q126402, or use the keywords PagedPoolSize and NonPagedPoolSize.
Caution
Changing the value of this entry can degrade the performance of your computer.
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