Windows 10: background programs using memory & how stop w/o problems

Discus and support background programs using memory & how stop w/o problems in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Running background programs use up memory so can't use. am 81 & not computer knowledgeable. Ran autoruns now what do? Someday you'll be old & won't... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by jp&tk, Jun 3, 2020.

  1. jp&tk Win User

    background programs using memory & how stop w/o problems


    Running background programs use up memory so can't use. am 81 & not computer knowledgeable. Ran autoruns now what do? Someday you'll be old & won't have a clue. Hopefully you won't.

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    jp&tk, Jun 3, 2020
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  2. GPU not idling when program running in background

    Whenever there is a program running in background like utorrent, the clock is stuck at 993mhz and the memory at 1500mhz..when I turn it off, the clocks are back to normal...need a fix ..drivers are the latest whql (not 337.5)..clock is measured from zotac firestorm..(use it for fan curve also..works flawlessly)..any suggestions will be appreciated..
     
    ELiTRiGG3R, Jun 3, 2020
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  3. Background programes

    How do i stop unwanted programs running in the background. they take up memory and CPU space
     
    GraemeAndrews1, Jun 3, 2020
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    background programs using memory & how stop w/o problems

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