Where does the RAM go? RAM consumption What RAM can be used for

22.04.2024

There is an opinion among computer technology users that you can never have too much... And you can’t argue with this, dear reader, especially when it comes to modern machines whose hardware configuration corresponds to solid specifications, and the Windows system installed on board the PC is 64-bit version. However, the “painful” problem of many - “the computer’s physical memory is loaded, what should I do” - still continues its inglorious existence, perplexing the average user and sometimes forcing an experienced computer guru to rack his brains over solving the “lack of RAM” problem. However, we will not delve into the extreme complexity of “operational misunderstandings” and will resort to simple but effective methods of diagnosing and optimizing the computer swap system. Well, the article promises to be memorable. RAM secrets are waiting to be revealed!

Guard, the computer's physical memory is loaded!

What to do and how to deal with it? Probably, these are the questions that come to the user’s mind when he becomes an involuntary witness to the monstrous slowness of the Windows operating system.

With each subsequent turn on of the PC, the startup of the OS becomes slower and slower.
The clickability of the operating system at startup and during use becomes unbearable due to the “long-lasting waiting process.”
The once “flying” applications, to put it mildly, take a long time to start.
Incomprehensible service messages attack the monitor with their “unobtrusive” presence.

In general, any of the above scenarios (not to mention their complex manifestations) can quickly drive any user crazy. But not everyone who is “expecting” understands that everything described above may be the result of our own omissions. And it’s unlikely that the average user even knows how to make sure that the computer’s physical memory is loaded?

What should you do first if your PC loses performance?

Of course, first of all, you need to diagnose the system. Moreover, everything necessary for this is provided in advance by Microsoft developers. Well, it's time to move on to the practical part of our story.

Right-click on the taskbar (the lowest area of the screen).
From the drop-down list, select “Manager...”.
Once in the work area of the service window of the same name, use the “Performance” tab.

A visually presented graph will allow you to evaluate your RAM. If Vista or a later version of Windows OS is installed on your PC, then the value of memory used should not exceed 70-75% of the total nominal value of the physical swap. Otherwise, you need to unload the RAM area.

Memory problems start from the start of the OS

When you observe that your computer's physical memory is loaded at 80% or above this value, pay attention to startup. Most likely, when Windows starts, the mentioned service activates many background applications and various software. Often, it is for this reason that the RAM becomes overloaded, literally “torn” between requests from multiple programs to allocate the amount of memory they need to operate. However, such an unpleasant situation can be corrected quite easily.

In the search bar of the Windows start menu, enter the command “msconfig”.
After pressing the “Enter” button you will be taken to the “System Configuration” service menu.
Activate the “Startup” tab and edit the priority list of startup software.

You will be surprised how quickly your OS will boot after a system restart. Nothing prevents you from making sure in practice that the problematic situation when the computer’s physical memory is loaded on Windows 7 will be exhausted after you remove all unnecessary things from startup.

How to clear RAM: two “fundamental” optimization methods

Let's start with the main thing - you need to disable unused software. As a rule, in order to see which programs are running in the background, you need to look into a special area of the OS - the system tray - and directly from there (by pointing the marker at the object and right-clicking) deactivate the selected software. It may well turn out that immediately after you implement the proposed recommendation, the question “The physical memory of the computer is loaded, how to clear it” will be completely resolved. After all, some applications running are incredibly “gluttonous” in terms of using system RAM resources.

Another way to free up memory

So, in order to see which programs or utilities are “secretly” consuming the kilo- and megabytes of RAM you need so much, do the following:

Press the key combination “Alt+Ctrl+Del”.
After you get to the service window that is already familiar to you, open the “Processes” tab.
Analyze the list presented and use manual correction to turn off the background application that you do not need at the moment.

However, you should not rush to deactivate “aggressive items”, since disabling some critical Windows services can have a detrimental effect on the overall stability of your OS.

“Miracle” RAM optimizers

When the physical memory of the computer is 90 percent loaded (from the earlier section of the article you learned that this value is a deviation from the norm), some users rush to clear the RAM area using various utilities. However, not many of them realize that this type of RAM optimization is a waste of time, since they do not contribute anything concrete to solving the problem. The “promising functionality” of such optimizers only creates the illusion that memory is freed up, while introducing some difficulties into the operation of the OS... Rest assured: the manual method is much more effective and more expedient to implement than imaginary “help” from third-party developers. By the way, we advise you to simply forget about this (second) method of RAM optimization...

Malicious code and methods for detecting it

Often the user asks the question: “The physical memory of the computer is loaded: is it a virus or not?” This problem is especially acute when all the above actions have been implemented in practice. What's the matter and why does RAM continue to lose its working potential? Let's figure it out.

Download one of the anti-virus utilities from the Internet: Dr.Web CureIt!, Malwarebytes Anti-Malware or HitmanPro.
After the running application finishes scanning the system, infected objects will be cleaned, and malicious viruses will undergo the removal process.

It is worth noting that the traditional antivirus installed on your PC is not always able to fully protect your system from penetration and the subsequent negative impact of one or another “digital infection”. Therefore, it makes sense to check your OS using the above utilities.

When the amount of RAM corresponds to the concept “NOT TOO”

If you are working in Word and at the same time listening to music using an Internet browser, and you see that the physical memory of the computer is 77% loaded, there is no reason to worry. But if things are different, it makes sense to look at the problem from a technical point of view and ask some questions: how many RAM modules are installed on your PC and what are their nominal “capabilities”? It is worth noting an important fact: depending on the version of the Windows system used, the requirements for the amount of RAM can vary from 256 MB to 2 GB (only for the “needs” of the operating system itself). Well, if you still decide to use a resource-intensive program on a computer with limited RAM, then it’s time to think about expanding

Summing up

So, with some confidence we can say that the once difficult situation for you “the physical memory of the computer is loaded, what to do” has now been resolved. Nevertheless, one important “operative” point is still worth mentioning.

If you are using Windows Vista, OS 7, or later versions of Microsoft products, then if you do not have enough RAM, you can try disabling the Superfetch service.

And one last thing: do not miss the opportunity to upgrade your PC - adding an additional RAM module will significantly expand the functionality and “combat capability” of your computer equipment. Don't let your computer fall into unconsciousness!

Over time, the shapes and models of RAM chips have changed, but the main thing has not changed - the purpose...

Why is there not enough RAM?

Let's start with the fact that RAM today has higher characteristics, such as speed and frequency. Current computer builds mainly use DDR3, the latest RAM model that is naturally more productive than its predecessors. In new computers and laptops, about 3 gigabytes of RAM are increasingly installed (for example, Windows XP required no more than 512 megabytes for normal operation), this is due to the increasing demands of users on PCs.

The amount of RAM and user requests do not always coincide, then a noticeable lack of system resources begins, which most often manifests itself in slowdowns and problematic launching of some programs.

That’s when you should ask about the amount of RAM and what it is spent on in the system. Of course, if your computer only has 1 gigabyte of memory installed, you shouldn't expect much from performance in new versions of Windows operating systems.

In order to find out the total size of the computer’s RAM, you need to right-click on the “Computer” shortcut on the desktop and select “Properties” from the context menu. In the window that opens, you can see system information about the configuration of the PC, in one of the lines of which the RAM is indicated.
In order to check in real time which application is loading RAM, you can use the Task Manager. Open the “Task Manager” using the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + Shift + Esc (for Windows XP – Ctrl + Alt + Del), go to the processes tab and click on the “RAM” column, thereby sorting the active processes by the largest amount of occupied RAM .

What programs take up RAM?

There are a number of programs that often take up more RAM compared to other software. So, for example, the main “sink” of RAM will be, no matter whose development it is or what version it is. The second most occupied amount of RAM can be called video editing. Also, don’t forget about computer games, which require up to 6–8 gigabytes of RAM every hour to run in high-performance mode!

Note! In addition to programs, the Windows operating system itself, starting with version Seven, uses RAM resources as a cache for frequently used system files!

Instead of an afterword

If you expect to get stable and highly productive work, then you should think about it. Of course, it may happen that there is no free slot or your RAM model is not found at all, in such cases it ends with a complete upgrade of the computer!
If you are an average user, then you will get by with one or two gigabytes, which is more than enough for normal work in the office work cycle. This amount of RAM is enough for small games and for working with office documents, accompanied by an anti-virus program.

The main thing is to monitor the health of the operating system as a whole, try to exclude programs from startup and not run an excessive number of applications at the same time.

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How can you find out how loaded the RAM available in your PC is, in other words, how is RAM consumed? The more tasks you have running, each of which must be allocated space by the operating system's memory manager, the less memory is available for other important tasks.

How to open Task Manager

This can be found out by running a program called "". To do this, call up the context menu of the taskbar by moving the mouse cursor to a free part of the taskbar and clicking on the right mouse button (RMB):

Rice. 1. Looking for Task Manager in Windows 10

In the menu (number 2 in Fig. 1), select the “Task Manager” option.

Another way is to type “task manager” in the search bar without quotes and once it is found, open it.

What you can see in the Task Manager

After launching the manager, on the “Processes” tab you can see which processes (tasks) are running, how much RAM they occupy and how RAM is consumed.

The Task Manager allows you to stop “unnecessary” processes (on the “Processes” tab) and (on the “Applications” tab).

Rice. 2. Task Manager: Processes in Windows XP

Processes exist inside the PC regardless of the user, they can be launched by the operating system, antivirus program, viruses, etc., and applications are programs launched by the user.

Only “advanced” users can actively use the task manager (i.e., interfere with the execution of tasks and processes), since incorrect forced termination of some processes can lead to malfunctions of the operating system, a decrease in the level of anti-virus protection, unstable operation and freezes.

For novice users, this service allows you to get acquainted with what is happening inside the PC, including the consumption of PC RAM.

The task manager also helps you see the processor load (on the “Performance” tab), see the Internet usage (on the “Network” tab), and also see all users of your PC if it is used simultaneously by several users.

The main principle of a novice user when working with the task manager: you can look at everything, but you don’t want to “touch” anything, much less change anything!

Like RAM, RAM is a very important component of a PC. The performance of the computer depends on its condition. RAM malfunctions can lead to freezing of the operating system and tasks, and malfunctions of the software.

There are special programs that allow you to test your RAM to ensure it is working properly. You should not operate a PC if its RAM chips are faulty; anyway, in this case it will not be possible to achieve stable operation of the operating system and software.

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When too many programs are launched on a PC, the RAM may no longer be enough and the computer will begin to “slow down”. To prevent this from happening, it is recommended to clear the RAM before opening “large” applications (games, video editors, graphics). It would also be a good idea to do a little cleaning and tuning of applications to disable all little-used programs.

By the way, this article will be especially relevant for those who have to work on computers with a small amount of RAM (usually no more than 1-2 GB). On such PCs, the lack of RAM is felt, as they say, “by eye”.

1. How to reduce RAM usage (Windows 7, 8)

In Windows 7, one function appeared that stores in the computer's RAM memory (in addition to information about running programs, libraries, processes, etc.) information about each program that the user could launch (in order to speed up work, of course). This function is called - Superfetch.

If there is not a lot of memory on the computer (no more than 2 GB), then this function, most often, does not speed up work, but rather slows it down. Therefore, in this case it is recommended to disable it.

How to disable Superfetch

1) Go to the Windows Control Panel and go to the “System and Security” section.

Rice. 1. Administration -> services

3) In the list of services we find the one we need (in this case Superfetch), open it and put it in the column “startup type” - disabled, additionally disable it. Next, save the settings and restart the PC.

After you restart your computer, your RAM usage should decrease. On average, it helps reduce RAM usage by 100-300 MB (not much, but not so little with 1-2 GB of RAM).

2. How to free up RAM

Many users don’t even know what programs “eat up” the computer’s RAM. Before launching “large” applications, in order to reduce the number of brakes, it is recommended to close some programs that are not needed at the moment.

By the way, many programs, even if you closed them, can be located in the PC’s RAM!

To view all processes and programs in RAM, it is recommended to open the task manager (you can also use the process explorer utility).

To do this, press the CTRL+SHIFT+ESC buttons.

By the way, the “Explorer” system process often takes up a lot of memory (many novice users do not restart it, since everything from the desktop disappears and they have to restart the PC).

Meanwhile, restarting Explorer is quite simple. First, remove the task from the “Explorer” - as a result, you will have a “blank screen” and a task manager on your monitor (see Fig. 4). After this, click “file/new task” in the task manager and write the command “explorer” (see Fig. 5), press the Enter key.

Explorer will be restarted!

3. Programs for quickly cleaning RAM

1) Advance System Care

An excellent utility not only for cleaning and optimizing Windows, but also for monitoring your computer's RAM. After installing the program, there will be a small window in the upper right corner (see Fig. 6) in which you can monitor the load on the processor, RAM, and network. There is also a button for quickly clearing RAM - very convenient!

Rice. 6. Advance System Care

2) Mem Reduct

Official website: http://www.henrypp.org/product/memreduct

An excellent little utility that will highlight a small icon next to the clock in the tray and show what % of memory is occupied. You can clear RAM in one click - to do this, you need to open the main program window and click on the “Clear memory” button (see Fig. 7).

By the way, the program is small in size (~300 KB), supports the Russian language, is free, and has a portable version that does not require installation. In general, it’s hard to imagine anything better!

That's all for me. I hope with these simple steps you will make your PC work faster :)

RAM is the most important component of any computer or laptop. To a greater extent, it determines the speed of the device and, accordingly, the more RAM is installed on the computer, the better and easier it will work. You can increase the performance of your computer by increasing the physical amount of memory, but in Windows 7 the same result can be achieved in slightly different ways, for example, by cleaning it.

What is RAM, physical and video memory

All operations with information are carried out by the computer's central processor, and it does this only with that contained in the random access memory. A lot of different information is loaded here, including intermediate results of various calculations and current data. Literally all operations that a computer performs involve accessing RAM and its subsequent use. Thus, we can draw a simple conclusion - everything you do on the computer, one way or another, can consume RAM resources.

This makes it clear why computers with little RAM perform much worse than other devices with more resources.

In addition to random access memory, there are several other types of memory, these are physical and video memory.

If you look at the system indicators that display the amount of RAM, you will probably be surprised, because it will show a slightly smaller amount than you installed. The system automatically reserves a certain amount of RAM for the functioning of the central processor. As a rule, this volume is not very large, but it is mandatory for the functioning of the “brain” of a personal computer. This part is called the physical memory of the device.

Each video adapter has its own memory. In essence, this is the same RAM, only installed on a separate computer component, which performs the function of transmitting images to the monitor. Unlike traditional RAM strips, each of which the PC owner can independently replace (add, remove some, or replace them), video memory is non-removable. As a result, you can increase the amount of such memory only by replacing the old video adapter with a new one or purchasing an additional video card.

How to see what the RAM is doing

By default, the program automatically opens the “Performance” tab to the user. Here you can look at the load on the central processor at the current time, how much it is used by running programs, and also look at the chronology of physical memory use. In some cases this may be necessary. However, only the loading graph of individual system elements is presented here, and users can find more accurate and detailed information in the “Processes” tab.

“Processes” indicates all information about running applications on the computer, including even those processes that appeared as a result of failures. In the leftmost column you can see the name of the process, in the penultimate column the amount of RAM occupied by a particular process, and in the rightmost column a detailed description. This way you can look at the table and sort all processes, for example, by the amount of resources consumed and terminate them if necessary.

How to free up computer RAM

RAM is often a scarce resource for many applications. The user launches some of them quite consciously, while others begin to work at the “will” of the system or because of startup. We should not forget that there are applications that deliberately harm the device and can consume a significant portion of system resources - malicious software. Be that as it may, they all consume RAM, so the user needs to clean up the RAM regularly.

Close unnecessary programs and applications

The easiest way to clear RAM is to disable various programs and applications.

This way you can free up some of the physical memory. The Windows 7 operating system displays all active programs and applications in the form of special icons located at the bottom of the screen on the “Taskbar”. Thanks to the new Aero interface, which appeared in Windows Vista, the user can easily view the working view of windows. This way you can understand which windows contain important, unsaved information. All those applications that you do not need now, you can disable and increase performance, free up computer memory, and to do this, just click on the cross located at the top of the active window.

Special mention should be made about the operation of web browsers. The fact is that each new tab that you open in the browser represents a separate process for the system. Thus, if the number of such tabs is large, and the amount of RAM, on the contrary, is small, then the performance of your computer will significantly deteriorate. If you don’t need your browser at all right now, then close it completely. If you only need some individual tabs, then leave them and remove the rest. For example, it often happens that users enter a query into a search engine and leave this tab open. It will also use system resources, so make sure that all those tabs that you don't need are disabled.

If necessary, users can use the Task Manager to disable active applications. To do this you will need:

All active tasks will be displayed here, including those that cannot be closed by simply clicking on the “cross” in the upper right corner of the window (frozen applications). Try to use this method only when some programs on your computer are frozen and do not respond to actions.

Remember that it is better not to abuse this method of disabling applications. In this case, this is an emergency shutdown of the program and, naturally, some data may not be saved. In addition, this method of disabling may cause problems when the application is launched later.

Closing background processes and services

Some types of programs and applications run in the so-called background and consume RAM. As a rule, they do not have an active window. Their entire interface is either minimized to tray or is not noticeable at all. However, this does not mean that they do not consume system resources. Often they become the reason for a decrease in the speed of a personal computer and a deterioration in its performance. Therefore, it is recommended to check all processes at least occasionally. To do this you should:

All active processes will be displayed here. Be careful not to disable system processes, as this may lead to problems with the computer. If you have no idea what exactly can be disabled and what cannot, then take a look at the name of the process itself. Typically, it is identical or very similar to the application name. If you see familiar, unnecessary processes, then feel free to disable them.

PC users rarely pay attention to running services. They, along with other applications and processes, consume resources, namely, they occupy the physical memory of the computer. Some of the services are system ones, which can cause problems when disabled, but there are also those that can be disabled without problems.

You can view a list of all services running on your computer as follows:

As soon as you click on “Services”, a special window will open where complete information about a particular service on the computer will be displayed. You can certainly disable the following types of services: “IP Auxiliary Service”, as it is simply useless on a home computer and has no practical value. “Secondary login” - it is advisable to disable it for security reasons. “Changed Link Tracking Client” is a service that the average user will not need at all. “SSDP detection” - needs to be enabled only if you have devices connected to the computer using the SSDP protocol. “Windows Search” - the service is needed only if you use computer search too actively. “Fax” - the service can be left active only if you use your computer as a fax machine.

Cleaning startup options

Autoloading occurs immediately after launching the graphical shell. In this case, all programs and applications included in the startup list will be loaded according to the list into the computer’s RAM.

Typically, various anti-virus applications are prescribed here to ensure the user’s safety while working on the network, email applications (messengers), browsers, as well as malware, provided that they are on the computer and have not been identified by any anti-virus software. If the user does not regularly check the Startup settings, then over time many unnecessary applications may accumulate there, which will partially consume RAM resources.

The most effective way to clean up startup is to change the system configuration. To launch it you should:

All programs and applications that start automatically with your operating system will be displayed here. You can disable all unfamiliar names without any problems.

You can free up a small part of RAM by restarting the Windows Explorer process. It is nothing more than the user interface (start menu, windows, etc.). First you will have to disable it, and then re-register it in a special line and launch it. This way you will free up some RAM. To do this you will need to do the following:

After this, the entire operating system interface should disappear, but don’t worry - everything goes as it should. The next step is to restart the process:

All icons and the interface will immediately return to their place, and at the same time some of your computer’s RAM will be freed up.

regedit command

You can free up a small part of the memory using the regedit command - cleaning the system registry. To do this you will need:

A special registry editor window will appear, where you have to navigate through it and find:

All of these directories contain shortcuts to software that starts automatically, without user intervention. They are located in the section on the right.

Be careful, as changing data in the registry requires certain qualifications and caution. Removing important system components may cause your computer to malfunction.

Removing malware

It was already said above that some types of malware can consume exclusively system resources.

Other, less dangerous ones simply use RAM for their work. In any case, it is necessary to combat these misfortunes in order to return the computer to its previous state. You can detect and remove malicious software using antivirus software. Fortunately, today developers provide free versions with limited functionality, but even so they are fully capable of protecting your computer from external threats. To scan and remove viruses, all you need to do is:

Cleaning your computer hard drive The computer hard drive often has a hard time. It can store a huge amount of data, including data that is not used by any program or application. All this can lead to deterioration in computer performance over time. In addition, it is on the hard drive that a certain volume is blocked in advance for storing the paging file, which is otherwise called virtual memory. Then the information is written into virtual memory and subsequently everything necessary is taken from there, but for effective operation it is necessary to have a sufficient amount of free space on the hard drive. This is why experts recommend regularly deleting unused programs, emptying the trash can, and getting rid of outdated files. In addition, it is recommended to defragment your hard drive. It will arrange all the necessary files and folders into specific sections on the hard drive, which will allow the system to find them much faster and easier in the future, without loading RAM or virtual memory. You can do this as follows:

Video: how to unload RAM

Special programs for cleaning RAM

If for some reason you are worried that you might harm your computer, for example, by deleting some necessary files or closing system processes, then you can use the software.

It has all the necessary functionality to clean and unload RAM.

Advanced System Care

This application is a whole set of settings for working with the operating system. With its help, users can clear the computer's RAM of unnecessary data. The developers provide this program in two variations - paid and free. In the first case, the functionality will be somewhat richer, but in the second you will get the same ability to offload RAM, and completely free of charge. It should be noted that the free version contains not the most pleasant “surprises” in the form of additionally installed programs. Therefore, during installation you should specify “Custom installation” and remove all unnecessary things so as not to clog up your computer even more. If you are an inexperienced user, you can change the interface to “Simplified”. In the “Expert” mode, you can specify all the data that will be subjected to thorough verification. Change the parameters as you wish and click on the “Check” button. After this procedure is completed, click “Fix” and you will get the result you wanted.

It should be noted that no matter what mode you perform the scan, unnecessary information from RAM will still be deleted by the program and you will free up a significant part of RAM.

Wise Memory Optimizer is no longer such a professional program, but it still allows you to perform all the necessary manipulations with RAM. It is free and has Russian localization, so anyone can download and install it on their personal computer without any problems. You do not need any special knowledge or skills to work with this utility. You can download a portable version of the program, which does not require installation, but performs all the same functions. To clean and unload RAM, just launch the application and click on the “Optimize” button. After completing the procedure, it is advisable to restart your personal computer, and you will immediately notice how much faster and better it works.

nCleaner

This free application, along with others, allows the PC owner to optimize his own device, and not only by freeing up RAM. It can delete temporary and unnecessary files that are not used by any applications, delete data from the registry and clear information in RAM. To clear the RAM, just select the “Find Junk” item, click on the “Analyze” button and wait for the procedure to complete.

CleanMem

This is one of the simplest utilities that allows you to clean up RAM. It does not have any third-party functions, so it takes up minimal space on your hard drive. In the application settings, the user can change the parameters for displaying processes, the program tray icon, and change other minor parameters. Perhaps the most important feature of the program is that it will work automatically. You don't have to regularly run a RAM check yourself. It will insert itself into RAM every thirty minutes, search for hidden and reserved data and unload it, and all this will happen automatically after installation.

VC RamCleaner

VC RamCleaner is an analogue of the previous utility. This is also a small and simple application, used purely for cleaning and unloading RAM. After launching the utility, you will receive information about the maximum amount of RAM on the computer and the one currently in use. Click on the Clean System Memory button, and you will immediately get the desired result after finishing the cleaning procedure. You can perform the procedure yourself or specify an acceptable time interval in the settings, after which the program will automatically re-analyze the system.

MemoryCleaner

The program, like the others, has a simple interface, does not take up too much space on the hard drive and allows you to unload RAM. After starting, you just need to click on the Start button, the verification and cleaning procedure will begin. The results and history of checks can be viewed in the corresponding tab. The utility shows up-to-date information on the amount of RAM, the amount used and the amount cleared.

RAM Memory Cleaner and Optimizer

The same easy-to-use, small program that is suitable for every user. After installation and launch, a window will appear displaying current information on consumed system resources at the current time. Despite the apparent simplicity of the utility, it allows you to free up not only RAM, but also the central processor. To do this, just click on the Start Optimizer button. You can minimize the application to the tray and not end the process, then the utility will systematically integrate into the device’s RAM and regularly free it of unnecessary information.

How not to clog up your computer's RAM

To avoid cluttering up your computer's RAM, it is enough to regularly monitor what programs you have open. If you don’t need any running application right now, then feel free to close it. Do not forget that each web browser tab also consumes RAM, so while surfing the web, try to remove those sites that you no longer need. Often, users forget to restart their computer, and such a simple procedure greatly helps to relieve RAM. The last thing to mention in this case is to use an antivirus to prevent malware from entering your computer. Many viruses and worms consume a lot of RAM, which will have a negative impact on the performance of your PC.

Video memory, due to its specificity, does not require any specialized cleaning. The user will only need to restart the computer or reinstall the drivers for the graphics adapter.

How to clear virtual memory

Virtual memory is no less important than RAM. The device usually resorts to using it when RAM resources are no longer sufficient. Therefore, users are advised to clean it regularly. This can be done in two ways: using the Control Panel or the Group Policy Editor.

In the first case you will need:

Up-to-date information about the computer's virtual data will be displayed here. Change the paging file parameters using the “Set” button and specify the optimal value.

Remember that it should be no more than 50% of the amount of RAM.

In the second case:

Press the Win+R key combination on your keyboard;
In the line that appears, enter the name of the application gpedit.msc;
Go to the “Computer Configuration” tab;
Open "Windows Configuration" and select "Security Options" on the right;
In the “Local Policies” folder, go to the “Security Settings” directory;
In the list you need to find the option “Shut down: clear the virtual memory page file” and run the parameters;
The last step is to change the switch to the “On” position and confirm the changes.

Video: how to work with virtual memory

Manually or with the help of additional utilities, each user can free up a significant part of RAM and increase the performance of their own computer, optimize it and continue to work without crashes and freezes. Regular cleaning and unloading of RAM will bring excellent results.