Pagefile
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页面文件
Pagefile · N/A · 页面文件 · PAYJ-fyl · pagefile.sys · Windows paging file · Windows · forensics · memory · windowsWindowspagefile.sys Windows paging file/PAYJ-fyl/
Also known as: pagefile.sys, Windows paging file
Last updated August 9, 2026
Definition
The pagefile is disk space Windows uses as overflow for RAM — it can contain fragments of memory useful (and sensitive) in forensics.
Real-World Example
Strings from a closed document sometimes linger in pagefile.sys after reboot.
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