Windows 10: Windows Explorer eating my ram

Discus and support Windows Explorer eating my ram in Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging to solve the problem; I need help my windows explorer is eating a lot of ram. I see on task manager 2 windows Explorer process is running and one of them is eating my ram.... Discussion in 'Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging' started by James Patricio, Sep 5, 2021.

  1. JAMES PATRICIO
    James Patricio Win User

    Windows Explorer eating my ram


    I need help my windows explorer is eating a lot of ram. I see on task manager 2 windows Explorer process is running and one of them is eating my ram. it slows down my pc and its annoying me. I tried ending the process... it didn't work. I tried running sfc /scannow command but it didn't find any corrupted files. I tried restarting my computer but it didn't work also. I tried checking if "launch windows explorer in separate windows" is on but its off. I need help I use this as my school laptop and I don't want windows explorer hogging my ram. Hope someone helps.

    :)
     
    James Patricio, Sep 5, 2021
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  2. ATHLON2K15
    Athlon2K15 Win User

    Windows Explorer Replacement?

    are you running IE7? if not that wouold be my first suggestion,upgrade to ie7 that can fix some stability issues with windows explorer
     
    Athlon2K15, Sep 5, 2021
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  3. AHHZZ
    Ahhzz Win User
    Windows 10 Tweaks

    Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

    Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

    • Open a new Explorer window.
    • Click View in the ribbon.
    • Click Options.
    • Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
    • Click OK


    credit to Lifehacker.
     
    Ahhzz, Sep 5, 2021
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  4. KRISHNA PRASOBH V
    Krishna Prasobh V Win User

    Windows Explorer eating my ram

    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.

    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows/what-is-windows-defender-offline

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

    Thank you.
     
    Krishna Prasobh V, Sep 5, 2021
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