Windows 10: Memory usage of 'Antimalware Service Executable' & 'Desktop Window Manager' seem weirdly high

Hi,I have noticed that, on startup, a large chunk of my RAM around 5 GB is used without me using any programs or apps. I have already disabled almost all automatic start-up apps, so nothing I have installed is running in the background. It just seems weird to me that two background processes are using around 40% of my RAM when my laptop is idle. And when I start an app with relatively high ram usage, in my task manager it says I am almost using 100% of my RAM. It might be working as intended, but this laptop is relatively new so it seems strange.I have already tried some stuff, but I can't i

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antimalware service executable high memory usage

Hi Lwmct -

I'm Kevin B., I do apologize for the inconvenience that you're experiencing right now, let me help you sort things out.

The issue occurs due to its real-time protection on your windows computer. You can add the exe to its exclusion list and check if it helps

Kindly click on the link below and follow the steps suggested by JhakeSong, Independent Advisor, as he have an answer similar to your question.

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/protect/for...

Hope this will help and have a bless day!

Thanks.

Kevin B.

Independent advisor

 

Antimalware Service Executable High Memory Usage

Antimalware service executable is taking much memory, I've tried to change windows defender's schedule and add antimalware service executable to windows defender exclusion list and none of those worked.

 

High Memory Usage Antimalware Service Executable

Good Day DeanSampson,

My name is Carlo, I am also using Windows 10 pc and community member like you. Let us work together to sort this out.

-Does your device part of a company or organization , it appears that you are using enterprise version which is dedicated for company or business organization.

You can visit this link and try these steps.

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/for...

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/protect/for...

Restart once done and check the usage.

If issue persists, check for updates and install any updates available.

Have a wonderful day ahead and stay safe.

Sincerely,

Carlo T.