Windows 10: "Driver locked" RAM usage

Discus and support "Driver locked" RAM usage in Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware to solve the problem; I have to think that I do need not every driver that is loaded. Request information for reducing usage. Win 10 1909. WU incl drivers. 158385 Discussion in 'Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware' started by thename, Jun 13, 2020.

  1. thename Win User

    "Driver locked" RAM usage


    I have to think that I do need not every driver that is loaded.
    Request information for reducing usage.

    Win 10 1909. WU incl drivers.

    :)
     
    thename, Jun 13, 2020
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  2. lbprouty Win User

    RAM Usage: "Driver Locked" is Hijacking 3 GB of my memory

    Thank you so much! Both snips attached below. I will be trying the clean boot this afternoon. Looking forward to hearing back on your thoughts.

    "Driver locked" RAM usage :) Lori


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    lbprouty, Jun 13, 2020
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  3. eshiejamz Win User
    eshiejamz, Jun 13, 2020
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  4. lbprouty Win User

    "Driver locked" RAM usage

    RAM Usage: "Driver Locked" is Hijacking 3 GB of my memory

    Hi again - I finished the clean boot and although it did reduce the memory usage, it's still at 58%. Here is a snip of the Task Mgr after the clean boot. Thanks for your help. Any ideas?

    "Driver locked" RAM usage [​IMG]
     
    lbprouty, Jun 13, 2020
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