Is it typical to need to restart in order to free up unused RAM?
Is it typical to need to restart in order to free up unused RAM?
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I was thinking:
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It still remains that unless there is some specific problem ignore the % of RAM usage.
For the record, my system, per Resource Monitor, is sitting at 45% RAM usage. (16GB RAM via 2x8 GB dual kit.)
Went to 46% while typing this post. No problems.
(And you can sort the Memory columns to determine what is using the most RAM if that becomes necessary.)
Consider using Windows PC Manager to enhance your system. It removes any unnecessary files from your RAM that could hinder performance. You can also enable 'Smart Boost' to automatically manage the clearing of RAM. It functions effectively.
yes, this is standard behavior. windows will load programs into standby memory. when you try to run them, they appear active.
you can get microsoft rammap64.exe from the link provided and remove the empty menu entries and the standby list. this should resolve any ram usage issues.
I frequently encounter this situation when examining kernel dumps. I attempt to clear the standby using rammap prior to creating a dump to minimize the compressed file size. Often, entire games are present in standby memory, even after months of inactivity.