How does Windows manage memory for processes?

[ProfRon]

You ever wonder why your computer doesn't crash when you juggle a bunch of apps? Windows hands out fake chunks of space to each one, so they don't step on each other's toes. I mean, it tricks them into thinking they've got the whole playground to themselves.

Picture this: your browser wants a ton of room for all those tabs. Windows nods and assigns it a private zone in the sky, but down here on earth, it squeezes real memory bits around to fit. If things get crowded, it shoves less-used stuff to the hard drive, like hiding toys under the bed.

I remember fiddling with my setup once, and boom, one app hogged everything. Windows steps in like a referee, trimming the greedy one back so yours keeps humming. It swaps pages in and out super quick, keeping the flow smooth without you noticing.

You might notice it when your fan spins wild during a game. That's Windows juggling hot potato style, cooling off by parking idle data elsewhere. It even predicts what you'll need next, pulling it upfront to avoid hiccups.

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