Asking about RAM and the task manager. Understanding how memory works and interacting with the task manager.
Asking about RAM and the task manager. Understanding how memory works and interacting with the task manager.
You're experiencing a situation where your system appears to be using a high percentage of available RAM, even though you have a larger amount installed. This can happen due to background processes or resource management software that isn't always visible in the Task Manager. It's not uncommon for Windows to hide certain details for performance reasons. You might want to check other tools like Resource Monitor or the built-in Performance Monitor to get a clearer picture of what's consuming memory. Let me know if you'd like guidance on how to view these details.
Get the tool Process Explorer installed. Investigate what's consuming your RAM—likely a buggy application leading to memory issues.
Without knowing which applications are active, I can't determine what's happening. Is this a recurring issue with your setup? What software are you currently running? Activity Monitor tracks system resources but doesn't directly show program usage. Windows optimizes memory by compressing data, so programs remain in RAM without being fully unloaded. This helps reduce disk access.
You're seeing around 5.5GB used, but only a few programs are running at startup. That’s unusual because you’d expect more space usage if many apps were active. It might be due to background processes or system updates that aren’t immediately visible. Check your device settings or logs for clues.
I notice a typical issue here—especially in this picture—"Pool non paginé" shouldn't appear too high. The most frequent cause I've seen is a driver suffering from memory leaks, often linked to the network driver. Begin by checking that, then verify any other drivers you have installed.
It's confusing why you need so many open tabs in Chrome. The task manager doesn't always show everything accurately, and things like standby memory can make it look worse than it is. You just keep opening tabs and programs until you run out of space. Sometimes closing a few tabs helps too.
Also, the comment mentions that non-paged pool usage shouldn't be excessively high, but that's not really hidden—it's just visible.
I think the data it shows comes from each process's total memory in the Details section. What it lists in the Processes tab refers to the "Memory (active private working set)" group. Working Set gives a more precise picture since it covers all memory allocated to a process, not just what it's currently using. Standby memory doesn't affect actual usage—it exists mainly for caching purposes.