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How to free RAM?

Anonymous
2019-02-16T10:23:52+00:00

Is there any windows proccesses that I can turn off to free up more RAM on my PC. When all programs (downloaded) are not started it uses abiyt 1.8GB RAM. How can I free it?

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  1. DaveM121 871K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2019-02-16T10:32:52+00:00

    Hi Stefan

    If you have 4GB of RAM, that is plenty for Windows 10, while it may look like you are running out or RAM occasionally, Windows 10 is very clever and will suspend processes to free up RAM for you without you even noticing this is happening, there is no need to downgrade to the 32bit version

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  2. Anonymous
    2019-02-16T10:30:39+00:00

    I have 4GB RAM, but graphic uses 512, and it is now 3.4 free for usage. What is better option? And how can I downgrade it to 32bit or I need to reinstall sys?

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  3. DaveM121 871K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2019-02-16T10:27:51+00:00

    Hi Stefan

    It is normal for Windows 10 and a couple of required background processes to use 1.5GB - 2.0GB of RAM, before any applications are even loaded - Windows 10 is very memory intensive

    If you have a small amount of RAM on your PC, perhaps the 32bit version of Windows would be a better option, that will use approx. 800MB - 900MB of RAM when idle . . .

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  4. Anonymous
    2019-02-16T16:54:01+00:00

    As a general rule, you should have little or no available RAM. Available RAM is wasted RAM. You paid for all of it and shouldn't want to see any of it wasted. Windows works hard to keep all your RAM working for you all the time, for example using it for cache if your apps don't need it, then taking it back again if your apps need it later. This is *good*, not bad.

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  5. Vijay A. Verma 104.8K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2019-02-16T10:33:54+00:00

    Hi StefanUnkovic,

    I am Vijay, an Independent Advisor. I am here to work with you on this problem.

    This is a good article to increase RAM

    8 Ways to Clear Memory and Increase RAM on Your Windows Computer - https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/5-ways-clear-memo...

    Do let me know if you require any further help on this. Will be glad to help you.

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