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RAM consumption spikes significantly when switching from Windows 10 Home to Windows 10 Education version.

RAM consumption spikes significantly when switching from Windows 10 Home to Windows 10 Education version.

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Bycrafter_YT
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08-08-2016, 11:26 AM
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I improved my Asus ROG Strix G17 to Windows 10 Education for Hyper-V needs. I’m unsure about the previous idle RAM consumption, but now with only Microsoft Edge and Core Temp open, usage sits at 65%. When I launch Spotify, OneNote, or Microsoft Teams it jumps to about 75%. I’ll revise the post after closing Edge to capture the accurate idle figure. At the moment it seems 65% is quite high. Is there anything I can do to lower it? Windows Defender is currently the second biggest RAM consumer at around 7%. With 16GB installed, that’s a good benchmark. Thanks ahead! Edit: without Edge open, usage fell to 62%, but Windows Defender rose to 9% – Edited November 21, 2022 by DreamCat04
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08-08-2016, 11:26 AM #1

I improved my Asus ROG Strix G17 to Windows 10 Education for Hyper-V needs. I’m unsure about the previous idle RAM consumption, but now with only Microsoft Edge and Core Temp open, usage sits at 65%. When I launch Spotify, OneNote, or Microsoft Teams it jumps to about 75%. I’ll revise the post after closing Edge to capture the accurate idle figure. At the moment it seems 65% is quite high. Is there anything I can do to lower it? Windows Defender is currently the second biggest RAM consumer at around 7%. With 16GB installed, that’s a good benchmark. Thanks ahead! Edit: without Edge open, usage fell to 62%, but Windows Defender rose to 9% – Edited November 21, 2022 by DreamCat04

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08-09-2016, 08:43 PM
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I can't take or post screenshots directly. However, you can view the task manager's memory process list by filtering for the highest memory processes yourself. Let me know if you need instructions on how to do that!
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shark1045
08-09-2016, 08:43 PM #2

I can't take or post screenshots directly. However, you can view the task manager's memory process list by filtering for the highest memory processes yourself. Let me know if you need instructions on how to do that!

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08-09-2016, 09:50 PM
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Sure thing! Here’s a revised version:

I now have access to several files, and according to the latest screenshot, there are three open edge tabs. Updated on November 21, 2022 by DreamCat04.
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08-09-2016, 09:50 PM #3

Sure thing! Here’s a revised version:

I now have access to several files, and according to the latest screenshot, there are three open edge tabs. Updated on November 21, 2022 by DreamCat04.

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Streiyn
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08-10-2016, 12:13 AM
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It seems a new setup might trigger Windows caching, likely using a feature named Superfetch to load programs ahead of time for quicker access. The system can release memory when additional resources are required.
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Streiyn
08-10-2016, 12:13 AM #4

It seems a new setup might trigger Windows caching, likely using a feature named Superfetch to load programs ahead of time for quicker access. The system can release memory when additional resources are required.

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08-10-2016, 07:14 AM
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I just upgraded without a full reinstall. From what it appears, performance stays around 75%. For instance, WSL is using about 9%, but some apps crashed. It might be okay. Could disabling Superfetch help if that’s the issue?
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KingJessi
08-10-2016, 07:14 AM #5

I just upgraded without a full reinstall. From what it appears, performance stays around 75%. For instance, WSL is using about 9%, but some apps crashed. It might be okay. Could disabling Superfetch help if that’s the issue?

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08-10-2016, 12:52 PM
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Yes, enter the services section, locate a service named Sysmain, and disable its startup mode. Restart the system and ensure superfetch is turned off.
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tacorich1k23
08-10-2016, 12:52 PM #6

Yes, enter the services section, locate a service named Sysmain, and disable its startup mode. Restart the system and ensure superfetch is turned off.

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bishopboys68
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08-10-2016, 03:37 PM
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Sure! Let me know if you'd like me to rephrase your message.
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bishopboys68
08-10-2016, 03:37 PM #7

Sure! Let me know if you'd like me to rephrase your message.

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08-10-2016, 07:15 PM
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This topic isn't really about everyday tools like web browsers. It becomes more noticeable in bigger software applications. RAM consumption in Windows 10 and 11 can seem unusual—high usage doesn't always mean an issue since the OS caches a lot now. The main concern arises when the system starts using the pagefile, experiences crashes, or shows clear slowdowns.
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08-10-2016, 07:15 PM #8

This topic isn't really about everyday tools like web browsers. It becomes more noticeable in bigger software applications. RAM consumption in Windows 10 and 11 can seem unusual—high usage doesn't always mean an issue since the OS caches a lot now. The main concern arises when the system starts using the pagefile, experiences crashes, or shows clear slowdowns.

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08-15-2016, 02:24 AM
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Alright, I understand. It's definitely not something I'm overly concerned about now. Even though it's higher than I prefer, I feel comfortable with it. As mentioned earlier, I'm not sure how things were before the upgrade, so I don't know if it's connected to that. Perhaps it's always been this way. I use a laptop for school with 32GB, which usually runs at about 30-40% when multiple programs are open, so it's roughly similar.
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2Elite4U
08-15-2016, 02:24 AM #9

Alright, I understand. It's definitely not something I'm overly concerned about now. Even though it's higher than I prefer, I feel comfortable with it. As mentioned earlier, I'm not sure how things were before the upgrade, so I don't know if it's connected to that. Perhaps it's always been this way. I use a laptop for school with 32GB, which usually runs at about 30-40% when multiple programs are open, so it's roughly similar.

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08-15-2016, 03:05 AM
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It seems the update is likely handling routine checks, like Windows Defender scanning everything. Windows will also verify drivers and new updates. Give it a day or two to see if things stabilize before checking for improvements. This kind of heavy resource use is normal after an update. My RAM usage isn’t high unless I’m playing many videos or running demanding games.
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PikseliX12
08-15-2016, 03:05 AM #10

It seems the update is likely handling routine checks, like Windows Defender scanning everything. Windows will also verify drivers and new updates. Give it a day or two to see if things stabilize before checking for improvements. This kind of heavy resource use is normal after an update. My RAM usage isn’t high unless I’m playing many videos or running demanding games.

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