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Occasional high memory consumption when not running tasks, hidden from system monitoring tools.

Occasional high memory consumption when not running tasks, hidden from system monitoring tools.

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Meylika
Junior Member
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05-04-2023, 07:28 PM
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Hello, I purchased a used Dell Inspiron 700 Gaming from eBay recently. When idle and only Chrome is running, it uses about 7.3GB of RAM as indicated. Could someone help identify any issues or suggest troubleshooting steps?
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Meylika
05-04-2023, 07:28 PM #1

Hello, I purchased a used Dell Inspiron 700 Gaming from eBay recently. When idle and only Chrome is running, it uses about 7.3GB of RAM as indicated. Could someone help identify any issues or suggest troubleshooting steps?

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Doshinator120
Junior Member
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05-04-2023, 08:58 PM
#2
Check for excess Dell software on the startup menu and turn off anything unnecessary.
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Doshinator120
05-04-2023, 08:58 PM #2

Check for excess Dell software on the startup menu and turn off anything unnecessary.

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Destiny102
Member
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05-05-2023, 01:42 AM
#3
I can't display or send actual screenshots. However, I can guide you on how to view the Task Manager process page yourself.
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Destiny102
05-05-2023, 01:42 AM #3

I can't display or send actual screenshots. However, I can guide you on how to view the Task Manager process page yourself.

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FistMeAway
Member
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05-17-2023, 09:45 AM
#4
Encountered a comparable problem with a faulty Wi-Fi driver. Verify all updates are installed. Killer was once known for problematic drivers.
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FistMeAway
05-17-2023, 09:45 AM #4

Encountered a comparable problem with a faulty Wi-Fi driver. Verify all updates are installed. Killer was once known for problematic drivers.

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Jerryx01
Posting Freak
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05-19-2023, 01:21 AM
#5
Only these features are active.
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Jerryx01
05-19-2023, 01:21 AM #5

Only these features are active.

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jklim101
Member
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05-19-2023, 02:18 AM
#6
It's interesting how things can seem odd.
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jklim101
05-19-2023, 02:18 AM #6

It's interesting how things can seem odd.

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05-27-2023, 01:27 AM
#7
Sure, here you go! Let me know if you need anything else.
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ProSkillsNinja
05-27-2023, 01:27 AM #7

Sure, here you go! Let me know if you need anything else.

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pixcake
Member
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05-27-2023, 09:13 AM
#8
Turn them off completely and reboot the computer, observe the memory consumption.
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pixcake
05-27-2023, 09:13 AM #8

Turn them off completely and reboot the computer, observe the memory consumption.

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05-31-2023, 06:58 PM
#9
It's not a leak. There seem to be hidden processes consuming RAM, which is why it doesn't appear. A virus might be responsible. I've encountered similar behavior before. To check, run sfc /scannow from an elevated prompt. If it identifies the issue, it should locate many altered files. If you're certain it's a virus of that type, resetting Windows may be necessary to resolve it.
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GeorgiaUnicorn
05-31-2023, 06:58 PM #9

It's not a leak. There seem to be hidden processes consuming RAM, which is why it doesn't appear. A virus might be responsible. I've encountered similar behavior before. To check, run sfc /scannow from an elevated prompt. If it identifies the issue, it should locate many altered files. If you're certain it's a virus of that type, resetting Windows may be necessary to resolve it.

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OnGameStation2
Junior Member
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06-02-2023, 12:34 PM
#10
Thank you, I'm glad to hear that.
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OnGameStation2
06-02-2023, 12:34 PM #10

Thank you, I'm glad to hear that.

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