Windows 10: How is this memory usage even possible?

Discus and support How is this memory usage even possible? in Windows 10 Performance & Maintenance to solve the problem; Hi, How is it possible that I have 88% memory usage with no programs running? [img] I thought it could be caused by memory leaks, but after a... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Performance & Maintenance' started by jmss, Jun 27, 2019.

  1. jmss Win User

    How is this memory usage even possible?


    Hi,

    How is it possible that I have 88% memory usage with no programs running?


    How is this memory usage even possible? [​IMG]


    I thought it could be caused by memory leaks, but after a fresh boot it is the same.

    This an 8 GB machine, how can "nothing" occupy 88%?

    This has been happening periodically with this machine (check my profile for details on the machine).

    This specific time (when I took the screenshot) an admin has launched the disk defragmenter but not the other times. May this be caused by periodic runs of defragmenter eating all machine's mem?

    Needless to say, this can take hours during which applications like Fireofox, Chrome, Outlook, etc. stop responding for several seconds. Also, machine iresponsiveness renders the machine unusable (a click can take 1 min to produce any effect).

    Thanks for any hints.

    João M. S. Silva

    :)
     

  2. 100% Memory usage

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

    You might be facing this issue due to several reasons like low virtual memory, third party software conflicts, virus threat on the computer etc.



    Even though no programs or applications are running, some background services can show memory usage and disk usage. In order to check which particular program is using the memory, I would suggest you to check the Task manager.



    Refer to these steps:

    1. Press Windows key + X, select
    task manager.

    2. Click on the ‘Processes’ tab and it will show you show you a list of programs and services running and their corresponding memory usage and disk usage.

    3. Check if any of the item listed is consuming more memory or disk usage than normal.



    I suggest you to try the following steps and check if this helps.

    You need to increase the virtual memory by making it equivalent to your RAM size for the initial size and twice of the initial size in maximum size and make sure you have the same amount of free space in your hard drive
    in each drive.



    To do this, follow the steps:

    1. Go to Control Panel (Press Windows key + X)> All control panel items > System

    2. Click on Advanced system settings.

    3. Under Performance, click on settings

    4. Go to Advanced tab

    5. Under Virtual memory, click on Change

    6. Un-check "Automatically manage paging file size for all drives" check box

    7. Select your windows drive (where OS is installed)

    8. Click on Custom size radio button

    9. Set Initial size equivalent to your RAM size in MB

    10. Set Maximum size to twice of your RAM size in MB

    11. Click on Set

    12. Click on OK thrice

    13. Restart your system

    Hope this information was helpful and do let us know if you need further assistance. We will be glad to assist.
     
    Andria Maria Mendez, Jun 27, 2019
    #2
  3. Jose Est Win User
    100% disk usage and memory usage

    Hi,

    100% disk usage and memory usage can be caused by a software corruption, running application running on the background and malware or virus infection.

    For us to properly isolate the issue and provide an appropriate resolution, kindly answer the questions below:

    • Did the issue happen after installing the Fall Creators?
    • Did you receive any error messages?
    • Can you send us the screenshot of the Task Manager showing the 100% disk usage and memory usage?
    • What troubleshooting steps have you done so far?

    For isolation purposes, please perform a clean boot to see if the same issue will occur. Refer to this
    article for more information on how to perform a clean boot
    in Windows.

    Looking forward to your response.
     
    Jose Est, Jun 27, 2019
    #3
  4. How is this memory usage even possible?

    System and compressed memory high disk usage

    Hi Robert,

    As you are facing issues with high system and compressed memory on your device we will help you with this issue.

    Provide us additional information to assist you better with this issue:

    • What is the make and model of your device?
    • What is the complete error message with respect to the memory when you are trying to access games?

    This issue might have occurred due to applications or services running at the startup on the computer. Bad sectors on the hard drive or outdated and incompatible drivers might also cause such issues.

    I suggest you to refer to the below post check if your issue matches with the same.

    If so, I recommend you to try the troubleshooting steps suggested by Amarjeet Paul
    and check if it helps.

    System and compressed memory high disk usage during file
    copy


    Hope it helps. Get back to us with an updated status of this issue for further assistance.
     
    Deepika Gowda, Jun 27, 2019
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