Windows 10: High memory usage Desktop Windows Manager

Hi, I am posting this because I found that my Desktop Windows Manager is using more memory than normal, I tried the solutions I have found on internet and windows forum but don't seems to work. I currently have 2 sticks 16gb of RAM so 32gb of ram and I have seen that I should not exceed 15% of usage for this amount of ram when idle. If you have any questions please.

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Help with high memory usage while idle and nothing open

Hello MastrKage,

High RAM usage when your PC is idle can be frustrating. Let’s explore some potential solutions to address this issue:

1. Check for Resource-Intensive Processes:
   
   • Open the Task Manager (you can do this by right-clicking the taskbar and selecting “Task Manager”).
     
   • Look for any processes that are consuming a significant amount of memory even when your PC is idle.
     
   • If you find any resource-intensive processes, consider investigating further or terminating them.
     
2. Disable Startup Programs:
   
   • Some applications automatically start when your PC boots up, consuming memory even when idle.
     
   • To manage startup programs:
     
     • Press Win + R, type “msconfig”, and hit Enter.
       
     • Go to the “Startup” tab and uncheck unnecessary programs.
       
     • Click “Apply” and “OK”, then restart your PC.
       
3. Check for Malware or Unwanted Software:
   
   • Malware or unwanted background processes can cause high RAM usage.
     
   • Run a full system scan using your preferred antivirus software to ensure your system is clean.
     
4. Disable Tips and Suggestions (Windows 11/10):
   
   • Windows provides tips and suggestions that can consume memory.
     
   • To disable them:
     
     • Open Settings.
       
     • Go to System > Notifications.
       
     • Turn off "Get tips, tricks, and suggestions as you use Windows."
       
5. Monitor RAM Usage Over Time:
   
   • Use tools like Resource Monitor or RAMMap to track memory usage patterns.
     
   • Observe if there are any spikes or consistent high usage during idle periods.
     
6. Update Drivers and Windows:
   
   • Outdated drivers or an outdated Windows version can lead to memory issues.
     
   • Ensure your drivers (especially graphics and chipset drivers) are up to date.
     
   • Install any pending Windows updates.
     

Remember that some RAM usage during idle is normal, but if it consistently exceeds a certain threshold (e.g., more than 30% or 80-90% as reported by some users), it’s worth investigating further. Hopefully, these steps will help optimize your RAM usage and improve overall system performance! ️

Hope this helps,

Fathia A

 

Lenovo desktop high memory usage

Hi all, I have a Lenovo windows 10 Desptop-JAG8I5P, version 20H2 (OS Build 19042.1165). The installed physical memory (RAM) is 4GB and total physical memory is 3.84GB. The main use of the computer is pycharm and jupyter for coding, and chrome usage (looking up scripts, youtube, but not much else from that). I'm aware that 4GB isn't necessarily high, but I plan to use this computer for the duration of my university course. I've included a screenshot of the task manager, before starting chrome (with 57% of the memory, and 16% of the CPU being used), and after, where chrome is being used (with 62% of the memory, and 68% of the CPU being used).



Is there any way to mitigate such high usage? I've tried Microsoft Edge, Firefox, but it's about the same as chrome, in terms of memory and CPU usage. I've included a screenshot of the Resource Monitor, showing 29% of CPU usage with 104% maximum frequency, and perfmon.exe, avguard.exe, chrome.exe, are the top items, but I'm unsure if this is the reason for the high memory usage? It shows pycharm being 80.9% of the CPU usage, which causes the CPU usage to hit 100% overall. Is my desktop just now strong enough to run these programs?



Any help would be more than appreciated!

 

Desktop window manager high memory usage

I am on Windows 10 and Desktop window manager is making high use of memory. How I can control it?

I am on version 20h2 if that matters.



After restarting PC it will become normal (30-40MB) usage. But after one more restart it again start consuming high memory around 600 or 900MB.

I had attached the DUMP file of dwm.exe : OneDrive

Pls help