How to clear virtual memory when PC shut downs

By default, the Clear virtual memory pagefile when system shuts down Group Policy setting is turned off. To confirm this setting on Windows 2000, on Windows XP, or on Windows Server 2003, follow these steps:

1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
2. Double-click Administrative Tools.
3. Double-click Local Security Policy.
4. Double-click Local Policies.
5. Click Security Options.
6. Look in the Effective Setting column to the right side of the Clear virtual memory pagefile when system shuts down entry.

To check this setting on Windows Vista and on later versions, follow these steps:

1. Click Start, type secpol.msc, and then press ENTER.
2. Expand Local Policies.
3. Click Security Options.
4. Look in the 'Security Setting column to the right side of the Shutdown: Clear virtual memory pagefile entry.