Windows 10: second explorer process taking too much ram

I have a secondary explorer.exe process that's only showing when I sign in to my user account (not other accounts) that's taking 2.5GB of ram, I tried ending the process tree but it keeps restarting everytime.

I used malwarebytes and ccleaner but I still have the issue.

I also cleaned my desktop, uninstalled unnecessary software.

any idea on how to fix this?

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Windows explorer taking almost all RAM

This worked temporary for me. After a system restart, it was taking lots of RAM like before.

Had to do the steps again

I had the same problem on Windows 10 with 8GB RAM, and restarting Explorer didn't work for me. The following may work:

• Open Task Manager
  
• On the Details tab, find explorer.exe
  
• Right-click on it and choose End process tree
  
• Confirm End process tree
  

Some windows might close; the task bar also disappears.

• Now in Task Manager's File menu, click on Run new task.
  
• Type explorer.exe in the bar. Click OK.
  

 

Internet Explorer uses a lot of RAM

Hi,

Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

As per your description, I understand that internet explorer is consuming more ram space. We will assist you to resolve the issue.

This issue may arise due to:

• Opening multiple tabs at a time.
• Using add-on.
• Virus.
• Multiple internet explorer opens in Task manager.

I suggest you to follow the steps below and also check whether multiple Internet explorer process are running at the same time.

• Press Ctrl + Alt + Del
• Open Task manager.
• Click on Detail Tab.
• You will see MicrosoftEdgeCP.exe file.
• Right Click and End Task.
• Restart the computer.

If the issue persists, I suggest you to perform virus scan by using Windows Defender Offline Beta from the below link and check if it helps.

Help protect my PC with Microsoft Defender Offline

Hope the information helps. Let us know if you need further assistance. We will be happy to help.

Thank you.

 

Internet Explorer uses a lot of RAM

There is no MicrosoftEdgeCP.exe file in the details list.