Windows 10: 45%+ RAM being used while (almost) idle

Discus and support 45%+ RAM being used while (almost) idle in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; The title is a lie. What I actually mean is that when I'm browsing chrome there is 45%+ RAM being used with even 16GB of RAM. Anyone know why this... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/tanisray55, Dec 8, 2019.

  1. /U/TANISRAY55
    /u/tanisray55 Win User

    45%+ RAM being used while (almost) idle

    /u/tanisray55, Dec 8, 2019
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  2. BOSSDWEEB
    BossDweeb Win User

    High idle ram usage 8gb using 60%

    "ram usage at idle is 60%"

    - Not a fix for your unknown RAM use (Greg's suggestions should help with that), and this only adds up to a bit under 1GB use but...

    A system is not at idle with around eight Chrome browser Windows and tabs open.

    Discord, and two active searches. Not to mention a system hogging 'Anti-malware' program.

    Desktop Window Manager is using more than usual as well.

    - It looks like you have a bit of DELL bloatware running too.

    - What is the RAM use straight after re-booting Windows ?

    .
     
    BossDweeb, Dec 8, 2019
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  3. CYBERGEN49
    CyberGen49 Win User
    Windows Using Upwards of 60% RAM when Idle

    Hey community,

    I've noticed when my system is idle (nothing actively open), it's using 50% to 60% RAM. I've searched around a bunch and tried some suggestions, but none have fixed the issue. I've booted into safe mode in an attempt to find the source of the issue but wasn't
    able to as the system idled at only 15%.

    My computer has 16 GB of RAM, but I can really only use half of it. Looking through the running processes in Task Manager and Resource Monitor, the usage values don't even add up to the amount used - something hidden is using a bunch of extra RAM.

    If anyone could point me in the right direction, I'd greatly appreciate it.

    System Specs:

    Intel Core i7 6700k

    16 GB RAM

    Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080 8 GB

    Let me know if I need to provide more information.
     
    CyberGen49, Dec 8, 2019
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  4. NILESTEPHEY
    NileStephey Win User

    45%+ RAM being used while (almost) idle

    Idle ram usage at around 8GB!

    ive seen similair threads, and have tweaked the registry values in similair youtube videos.

    just from a normal startup I peak at around 60% used ram out 16 gb installed ( 10ish gb).

    most of the ram is being used by system prcesses mostly reading anywhere from.1-.2 % for each process. I am very confused what is causing this and would like to know if anyone else has seen an issue like this?

    after registry tweaks dont aolve, is my next step to reinstall windows? Is adding more ram viable instead? Thanks for taking the time everyone

    TLDR: machine idles at 8gb ram usage before and after registry tweaks, whats is my next step in diagnosing the cause?
     
    NileStephey, Dec 8, 2019
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