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Windows 10 laptop using 60% RAM while idle

Anonymous
2022-05-06T21:49:43+00:00

Hello, So recently I have noticed during gaming that my RAM usage is extremely high, it would be at ~60/70% while idle and 90/100% while gaming. I have 8gb RAM and for some reason, my ''User'' in Task Manager only uses 1,5gb of ram yet the total usage is 50%. Could anybody help me?

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  1. John DeV 162.6K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2022-05-06T22:26:38+00:00

    Hello MemedGeranex,

    Good day! I'm John Dev a Windows user like you and I'll be happy to assist you today. I know this has been difficult for you, Rest assured, I'm going to do my best to help you. What is your current windows version and edition? Press Start then click Settings(Gear icon), select System then About.

    Please try the following methods below.

    Use your Antivirus software to scan your computer for any virus or malware.

    Please try to scan your system using the free edition of Malwarebytes.

    https://www.malwarebytes.com/mwb-download/

    **Check for updates

    Select Start > Settings > Update and Security > Windows Update. Select Check for updates. Install any available and pending updates and restart your device.

    **Please try to run DISM to check for any system errors and corrupted files.

    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/usi...

    After that, restart your computer using clean boot of Windows 10.

    **Perform a Clean Boot

    Determine whether a background program or a software conflict is causing the issue.

    Press Windows key+R to open Run then type: msconfig

    Press Enter

    Select System Configuration > go to the Services tab.

    Select and make sure to put a check mark on "Hide all Microsoft services"

    Click Disable all.

    Go to Startup tab > Open Task Manager > Disable all the unnecessary services running there. Restart your computer.

    Kindly let me know if this helps or if you have any further concerns.

    Kind regards,

    John DeV

    Independent Advisor

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  2. John DeV 162.6K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2022-05-08T11:42:58+00:00

    Hello MemedGeranex,

    Great, I am happy that worked. If you do not have any concerns, feel free to mark only the response that helped you as most helpful and have a moment to rate my support I would appreciate it. This will help other people who are facing the same problem.

    You are welcome. Stay safe and have a great weekend!

    Kind regards,

    John DeV

    Independent Advisor

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  3. Anonymous
    2022-05-07T23:22:34+00:00

    Yes, and it has helped me quite a bit. Thank you for the reply.

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  4. John DeV 162.6K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2022-05-06T23:30:37+00:00

    Hello MemedGeranex,

    Thank you for updating me with that information. Have you tried the methods in my first response? Please let me know how it goes or if you have any further concerns.

    Kind regards,

    John DeV

    Independent Advisor

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  5. Anonymous
    2022-05-06T22:57:07+00:00

    Hello MemedGeranex,

    Good day! I'm John Dev a Windows user like you and I'll be happy to assist you today. I know this has been difficult for you, Rest assured, I'm going to do my best to help you. What is your current windows version and edition? Press Start then click Settings(Gear icon), select System then About.

    Windows 10 Home, version: 21H2, thank you for the help!

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