Running Windows 10 in idle mode with only 9/16 GB of RAM is possible but may affect performance.
Running Windows 10 in idle mode with only 9/16 GB of RAM is possible but may affect performance.
No, I see you have a bigfoot sighting. Your Realtek audio is working, and the system is idling at 15%.
It might have been a brief occurrence, such as a routine update or a program experiencing memory issues.
I experienced a comparable problem some months ago, but with one of the insider builds your PC would crash. I noticed RAM usage stayed high even after a game ended, like it was still running. One morning I discovered my PC's RAM was at 15.5GB out of 16GB. Consider updating your drivers, check for Windows 10 updates, and verify if the paging file is active.
When you notice the system using excessive RAM or CPU, it’s likely a driver issue. The problem usually lies with a specific software component. Try removing any fan control tools, light controls, motherboard utilities, keyboard/mouse programs, or similar apps—especially those linked to your smartphone. These often require drivers and may have coding flaws. Disconnect everything except the keyboard and mouse, uninstall any keyboard or mouse software, and take out additional hardware like the graphics card (use integrated if available). Enter UEFI/BIOS settings and turn off all features such as sound, Ethernet, etc. Restart the computer to check if performance improves. (Windows might still attempt to load drivers, so results may vary.)
Confirm your setup is a 64-bit system on a 64-bit processor. 32-bit models typically cap around 4GB, which may relate to your BIOS settings. Test by downloading a known 64-bit application and running it. Then review your BIOS/UEFI options.
Wait, he already demonstrated his system requires over 9 GB of RAM... That confirms it's a 64-bit architecture