Most computer users are of the opinion that there is never a lot of RAM. Of course, it's hard to argue with that, especially when it comes to modern machines, where the hardware configuration requires solid performance.
In addition, most of these devices have a Windows system on board, which is a 64-bit version.
Modern users are often faced with the problem that the physical memory of the computer is loaded. What to do in this situation? This question often confuses the average user and makes the professional rack his brains trying to find a solution to the presented problem. You should not go deep into the complexity of "operational misunderstandings", it is better to use simple, but at the same time effective methods for diagnosing and optimizing a computer system. This is what will be discussed further in the article.
What to do if the physical memory of the computer is loaded?
A similar question quite often comes to the mind of users who are faced with the problem of a terrible slowdown in the Windows operating system. The next time you turn on the computer, the startup of the OS becomes progressively slower. Thus, the operation of the operating system at the start and during use is simply unbearable due to the "long waiting process". If earlier some applications were “flying”, then when certain problems arise, they, to put it mildly, start for quite a long time.
Obscure service messages now and then appear on the monitor, annoying with their presence. Such a scenario of actions, especially if they are manifested in a complex way, can quickly drive every user crazy. However, not all of them understand that the reasons lie in the results of their own omissions. Therefore, the issue that worries most users will be considered. It is about how to make sure that the physical memory of the computer is loaded and what are the methods of correcting this situation.
What should be done first if the device has lost its speed?
First of all, it is necessary to conduct a thorough diagnosis of the system. It is worth noting that everything necessary to perform such actions is provided in advance by Microsoft developers. Thus, it is time to consider the practical part of today's story. You will need to do the following:
1. Click on the taskbar, which is located at the bottom of the screen, with the right mouse button.
2. Select "Dispatcher..." from the drop-down list.
3. After entering the working area of the service window of the same name, you need to apply the "Performance" tab.
The RAM utilization rate is estimated according to the graph presented visually. If the computer is running Vista or a later version of the Windows operating system, this figure should not exceed 70-75% of the total value of the physical swap. When it turns out to be higher, it is worth unloading the RAM area.
Memory problems occur at OS startup
If it is found that the physical memory of the computer is loaded at 80% or even higher than this value, you should pay attention to autoload. It is likely that during the Windows startup process, this service activates all sorts of background applications and various software. As a rule, this is the reason for rebooting the RAM.
As a result, it is simply torn between requests from various programs to allocate the amount of memory they need to work. No matter how scary and hopeless it may sound, fixing this unpleasant situation is quite simple. To do this, you need to register the command "msconfig" in the search bar of the Windows start menu. Then you need to press the "Enter" button, the field of which the user enters the "System Configuration" service menu. You will need to activate the "Startup" tab and edit the priority list of the software to be launched.
This will get rid of the problem, and the operating system will start much faster. True, after the done manipulations, you will have to restart the computer. You can make sure that the situation has been corrected, and everything superfluous from startup has been removed, in practice.
Optimization methods for clearing RAM
First you need to do the most important thing, that is, disable unused software. Usually, in order to make sure which programs are activated in the background, you need to look in a special area of \u200b\u200bthe operating system. It's about the system tray. After all, it is from there that you can deactivate the selected software by pointing the marker at the object and pressing the right mouse button. It is possible that immediately after the implementation of the proposed recommendation, the issue of cleaning the physical memory of the computer will be completely resolved. As you know, some applications running in the background are very “gluttonous” in terms of using system RAM resources.
Another option that will help free up memory
1. Press the key combination "Alt+Ctrl+Del".
2. When you get into the service window, open the "Processes" tab.
3. Analyze the presented list and, using the manual correction method, turn off the background application, which is not necessary.
True, it is worth warning in advance that it is not recommended to rush to deactivate “aggressive items”, because disabling certain Windows services that are of particular importance can adversely affect the overall stability of the entire operating system.
"Miracle" RAM optimizers
If the physical memory of the computer is 90 percent full, some users immediately try to clear the RAM area when using special programs. True, not everyone suspects that optimizing this type of RAM is a waste of time. As you know, they do not contribute anything concrete in solving the problem that has arisen.
The developers of such utilities promise wide functionality, but in reality there is nothing like that. They only create the illusion that memory is being freed, but at the same time they can introduce certain difficulties into the operation of the operating system. Thus, the manual method is much more efficient and expedient to carry out than the imaginary "help" offered by third-party developers. Therefore, it is better to forget about this optimization method altogether.
Malicious code and its definitions
Often, users have a question: “The physical memory of the computer is loaded: is it a virus or not?”. This problem is especially relevant when all the actions described above are implemented in practice. What then is the problem, why does the RAM lose its working potential? This needs to be sorted out. First of all, you will need to download an antivirus program from the Internet. It can be Dr.Web CureIt!, Malwarebytes Anti-Malware or HitmanPro.
Then you should scan the system using a running application, after which the infected objects will be cleaned up. At the same time, malicious viruses will be removed. It should be noted that the traditional anti-virus program installed on a computer is not always able to provide the device with reliable protection. It is quite possible that in the future it will be subjected to attacks of one or another “digital infection”, which will negatively affect the operation of the system as a whole. This is precisely the reason why it is necessary to check the OS using the above programs.
What to do when the amount of RAM is not too large?
If a user works in Word and listens to music at the same time using an Internet browser, and also sees that the physical memory is 77% loaded, there is no need to worry. However, sometimes things are much worse. Therefore, it makes sense to get acquainted with the problem from a technical point of view.
It is also worth asking yourself questions: how many RAM modules are installed on the computer in general, what are their nominal “abilities”? It is also necessary to point out the fact that, depending on the version used by the Windows system, the requirements for the amount of RAM can be in the range of 256 MB−2 GB. Thus, it is enough only for the needs of the operating system itself. If you decide to use resource-intensive programs on a computer that has limited RAM, you need to think about expanding the paging file.
Thus, we can say with full confidence that the difficult situation associated with the fact that the physical memory of the computer is loaded is now resolved. However, it is necessary to recall one more important "operational" moment. When using Windows Vista, the seventh operating system or later versions of a product developed by Microsoft, if there is not enough RAM, it is suggested that you try to deactivate the Superfetch service.
In the end, it is worth adding that you should not miss the opportunity to upgrade your own computer. For example, adding an additional RAM module significantly expands the functionality and improves the performance of computer technology. It all depends on the user himself, or rather, his timely actions, which will allow the device not to fall into unconsciousness.
Question from user
Hello. I'm trying to install one game, but when I install it, I get an error that there is not enough RAM!
How can you free her? Yes, by the way, the minimum of those. The requirements of the game - the PC satisfies. Is it possible to somehow configure the PC so that it consumes less RAM?
Good day!
In general, the question is pretty standard. If there is not enough RAM, not only errors may appear, with messages from Windows that "memory is low ...", but also brakes can simply be observed, for example, when opening an application (often the PC does not respond to commands at all).
In general, Windows has a built-in mechanism for clearing memory, however, it does not always work "as it should". In this article I will consider how to clear memory (release (more correct word in this context)) , as well as what to do to more efficiently "expend" RAM. So...
To help!
Programs for cleaning memory in 2 clicks
Advanced System Care
An excellent program for optimizing and speeding up Windows. Allows you to remove all garbage from your PC in a few clicks, defragment disks, protect against viruses and threats. As for our topic of the article, the program has performance monitor (to open it, simply right-click on the Advanced SystemCare icon (it appears in the tray next to the clock after installing the program) ).
After the performance monitor is open - look at the upper right corner, a small window will appear informing you about the CPU and RAM usage. Actually, you need to click on the memory clear button (red arrow on the screen below), and in a moment - the memory will be freed from all unnecessary. In my opinion, the cleaning went through, just in 2 clicks!
Memory cleared in Advanced SystemCare - 1261 MB memory freed
Wise Memory Optimizer
A very simple and at the same time effective utility for freeing and optimizing memory. After installing and running the program - you just need to press one button "Optimization"(your memory will be cleared in a couple of seconds!). The program supports Russian, free, works in Windows 7, 8, 10.
By the way, it is possible to configure automatic optimization when the memory load reaches, say, up to 85%. Convenient - nothing will need to be run manually (i.e. once configured - the program will automatically optimize your memory).
What to do if there is not enough memory
Tip #1: Buying a Memory Stick
Perhaps this is the most effective and practical advice, especially since now memory prices are quite democratic. (especially if we are not talking about some newfangled things). When installing another additional memory bar, your performance will increase in a way that no other program will do (unless, of course, the reason for the brakes is due to a lack of RAM).
Tip #2: Close apps you don't use
For some reason, many users do not close applications, but simply minimize them (even in those cases when they are not going to use them at all in the near future). As a result, as new applications are opened, the amount of memory used increases and the computer starts to slow down.
Note: in some cases, even when you closed the program, its process may remain hanging and load the memory and CPU of your PC.
Therefore, I recommend that when the first brakes appear, open the task manager (shortcut Ctrl+Shift+Esc) , and see which apps are using the most memory. If the list contains applications that you are not currently using (let's say some browser)- just end the process.
Tip #3: Browser Tabs
Because the browser is now one of the most necessary and popular programs, I want to focus on it. The fact is that many users have dozens of different tabs open in their browser. Each open tab is an additional. load on the CPU and RAM of your PC. Try not to open a bunch of tabs, especially when you don't need to.
Tip #4: Check Startup
Many programs add themselves to startup during installation. And of course, when Windows starts, they are loaded into memory (and whether they will be needed when turning on the PC - it is not yet known ...). Therefore, I recommend setting up Windows startup.
First, open the system configuration:
- press button combination Win+R;
- enter the command msconfig;
- click OK.
Note: In newer versions of Windows, this tab will have a link to the Task Manager. It is in the task manager, for example, in Windows 10 that autoload is configured.
System Configuration - Startup Tab
By the way, note that Windows shows in front of each application the impact on the download: low, medium, high. Of course, first of all, pay attention to applications that have a high impact on downloads.
Tip #5: Restart File Explorer
In some cases, the explorer can put a lot of pressure on your memory (and not only her). In these cases, it is recommended to close it and start it again.
To do this, just open the task manager (Ctrl + Shift + Esc buttons), and right-click on Explorer (Explorer) - select "Restart", see screenshot below.
If you closed the explorer, then you will have a black screen and nothing more on it. Enough to reopen Task Manager, press file/new task , and enter the command explorer. This will launch a new explorer.
New task (explorer)
Tip #6: Disable unnecessary services
There are a lot of services in Windows, and by default, many of them are enabled and running. While, many users simply do not need some of these services. It is logical to save PC resources (especially if there are brakes) - you need to configure them, disable everything unnecessary.
To open the list of services, click:
- Win+R(so that the "Run" window appears with the line "Open");
- enter the command services.msc and press Enter.
Next, disable services that you don't need. For example: if you do not have a printer and a fax, then you do not need services: "Print Manager", "Fax". The list of services to be disabled will be individual for each user.
In general, the topic is quite extensive, I considered it in this article: (At the same time I recommend optimizing your Windows).
Tip #7: Setting Up the Swap File
By default, Windows automatically installs a swap file, which is used to "expand" your RAM. In general, in most cases, the system itself corrects it and it is not worth interfering with its work. But in some cases, manually setting the paging file can slightly increase the speed of the computer.
To set up a swap file: first open the tab \System and Security\System . Click on the link on the left side of the menu "Advanced system settings".
Then you need to open the subsection "Additionally" , and go to the tab "Options" (see subheading performance, screen below).
How to set up a swap file:
- the optimal swap file is considered to be approximately 1.5 times the amount of installed RAM (too much swap file won't speed up your PC!). By the way, the more RAM you have, the smaller the swap file, as a rule;
- if you have 2÷3 hard drives on your PC - place the paging file on the fastest of them (it is also recommended to place the paging file not on the Windows system drive (if possible));
- the swap file is hidden by default. To see it, turn it on in Explorer, or use Total Commander. The swap file is called pagefile.sys (don't delete it by accident...).
- By the way, the paging file is recommended to be defragmented. There is a special for this. utilities:
Tip #8: Windows Speed Options
By the way, when setting up the paging file, do not close the Windows performance settings settings. In the tab "Visual effects" check the box next to "Get the best performance" . It will also affect the responsiveness and speed of your PC.
Ensure the best performance
In addition to this, I also recommend installing a classic theme, disabling gadgets, and so on. All sorts of bells and whistles and applications that inexperienced users love to install so much. All this takes up a sufficient amount of memory, and, of course, slows down the PC.
That's all, I hope you won't see any more errors with insufficient memory.
RAM, or as it is also called, physical memory plays an important role in the speed of a computer and laptop. It is its volume that determines the number and "complexity" of simultaneously launched and running programs. The more physical memory, the more programs and games you can run on it.
To date, the minimum comfortable amount of RAM is 4GB. If it is less on your computer, then it is recommended to increase this volume by means of RAM strips to speed up the work.
But sometimes you can observe a situation when, when viewing the amount of consumed physical memory in the task manager, its volume is 90% or more. At the same time, not a single serious program or game is running, and the computer clearly slows down and periodically appears about the lack of virtual memory.
Determine what is loading physical memory?
Faced with a similar situation, the first step is to determine the culprit and find out which program or process consumes the most memory.
To do this, open the task manager by right-clicking on the taskbar, and select "Task Manager" in the menu that opens.
Launching the Task Manager
In it, go to the processes tab and if there is, check the box "Display processes of all users".
Processes tab in Task Manager with enabled sorting of processes by decreasing memory consumption
Now you can clearly see which program consumes the most memory.
Very often, in Windows 7, almost all of the physical memory is consumed by the svchost.exe process. If it is he who eats up all the RAM for you, then we advise you to familiarize yourself with.
In all other cases, just highlight the process that is consuming a lot of RAM and click the End Process button.
It is also worth checking the startup list and from it all unnecessary programs that are automatically loaded with the operating system and take up space in the physical memory of the computer.
For comfortable work at the computer in operating systems Windows 7 and higher
A lot of unnecessary things are spinning in the RAM of your computer, interfering with the work of the software that you use. We have put together five simple ways for you to free up RAM to speed up the startup of the operating system and the work of programs. The easiest way is at the end of the article.
End unnecessary processes
Every program that runs on your computer is a system process or a whole group of processes. Processes can work both explicitly (you yourself opened the program and use it) and in the background (the program independently creates processes for its work).
Click Ctrl+Alt+Delete and open Task Manager. Look at the list of processes that are currently running in your RAM? Which ones are unnecessary? Usually these are various background software update services or programs “hanging” in the tray that you do not use. Right click on the process and select End task. By removing unnecessary processes, you free up your RAM from them.
Disable unnecessary startup programs
Programs configured to start automatically run when you turn on the computer, regardless of your desire and work in the background, taking up space in the computer's RAM. Remove Skype, uTorrent and various driver update services from autoload, and the memory will be offloaded a bit.
To do this, type msconfig in the Windows search bar and open the Windows configuration utility. Click the tab and uncheck the boxes (or right-click and select Disable in Windows 8.1) from programs running in the background.
Disable unnecessary services
Services in Windows generally run independently of you - you don't even notice them. But at the same time they take up their share of RAM. If you do not use Bluetooth on a laptop, you can simply turn off the corresponding service. Or turn off all services and install them manually.
To do this, use the same utility msconfig. Go to the tab Services and uncheck any services you don't need. Be careful: you can disable a Windows system service, so before disabling, google what a particular service is for and whether it can be disabled. You can just check the box to be sure. "Do not display Microsoft services".
Close unnecessary browser tabs
If you have a habit of keeping fifty browser tabs open, get rid of it. And from the pinned tabs that open with the browser - too. The more pages open in your browser, the more memory it consumes.
Especially if you have Google Chrome. After all, Chrome creates a separate process for each tab, which “grabs off” its share of RAM. Move all the pages you need to bookmarks and open them as needed. This is how open tabs in Chrome consume memory:
RAM is the most important component of any computer or laptop. To a greater extent, it determines the speed of the device and, accordingly, the more RAM is installed on the computer, the better and easier it will work. You can improve computer performance by increasing the physical amount of memory, but in Windows 7 the same result can be achieved in several other ways, for example, by cleaning it.
What is RAM, physical and video memory
All operations with information are carried out by the central processor of the computer, and it does this only with the information contained in the random access memory. A lot of different information is loaded here, including intermediate results of various calculations and current data. Literally all the operations that a computer performs involve accessing RAM and its subsequent use. Thus, we can draw a simple conclusion - everything that you do on a computer, one way or another, can consume RAM resources. Thanks to this, it becomes clear why computers with a small amount of RAM perform much worse than other devices with more resources.
In addition to random access memory, there are several more types of memory, these are physical and video memory.
If you look at the system indicators, which display the amount of RAM, you will probably be surprised, because it will indicate a slightly smaller amount than you set. A certain amount of RAM is automatically reserved by the system for the functioning of the central processor. As a rule, this volume is not very large, but it is mandatory for the operation of the “brain” of a personal computer. This part is called the physical memory of the device.
Each video adapter has its own memory. In fact, this is the same RAM, only installed on a separate computer component, which performs the function of transferring an image to a monitor. Unlike traditional RAM sticks, each of which the PC owner can independently replace (add, remove some or replace them), video memory is non-removable. As a result, you can increase the amount of such memory only by replacing the old video adapter with a new one or by purchasing an additional video card.
How to see what the RAM is doing
The Windows 7 operating system can show the user information about what the computer's RAM is currently using. All this can be viewed independently, without additional tools, using the system, built-in capabilities. The Task Manager will help users with this. It can be opened in two ways: Press the key combination Ctrl + Alt + Del on the keyboard and select the “Task Manager” application in the menu that appears. Right-click on the "Taskbar" and select "Task Manager" from there.
By default, the program automatically opens the "Performance" tab for the user. Here you can look at the CPU load at the current moment in time, how much it is being used by running programs, and also look at the history of physical memory usage. In some cases this may be necessary. However, here is only a schedule for loading individual elements of the system, and users can find more accurate and detailed information in the “Processes” tab.
The "Processes" indicates all the information about running applications on the computer, including even those processes that appeared as a result of failures. In the far left column, you can see the name of the process, in the penultimate column, the amount of RAM occupied by a particular process, and in the far right, a detailed description. In this way, you can look at the table and sort all the processes, for example, by the amount of resources consumed and terminate them if necessary.
How to free up computer memory
RAM is often a scarce resource for many applications. Some of them the user launches quite consciously, while others begin to work at the “will” of the system or because of autoload. Do not forget that there are such applications that deliberately harm the device, can consume a significant part of system resources - malicious software. Be that as it may, they all consume RAM, so the user needs to regularly clean up the RAM.
Close unnecessary programs and applications
The easiest way to clear RAM is to disable various programs and applications.
In this way, some of the physical memory can be freed. All active programs and applications are displayed by the Windows 7 operating system as special icons located at the bottom of the screen, on the Taskbar. Thanks to the new Aero interface, which appeared in Windows Vista, the user can easily view the working view of windows. Thus, you can understand in which windows there is important, unsaved information. All those applications that you do not need now can be disabled and increased performance, free up computer memory, and for this, just click on the cross located at the top of the active window.
Separately, mention should be made of the work of web browsers. The fact is that each new tab that you open in the browser represents a separate process for the system. Thus, if the number of such tabs is large, and the amount of RAM, on the contrary, is small, then the performance of your computer will deteriorate significantly. If you do not need a browser at all now, then close it completely. If you only need some separate tabs, then leave them, and remove the rest. For example, it often happens that users enter a query into a search engine and leave this tab open. It will also use system resources, so make sure that all those tabs that you do not need are disabled.
If necessary, users can use the "Task Manager" to disable active applications. This will require:
All active tasks will be displayed here, including those that cannot be closed by simply clicking on the "cross" in the upper right corner of the window (hung applications). Try to use this method only when some programs on your computer freeze and do not respond to actions.
Remember that it is better not to abuse this method of disabling applications. In this case, this is an emergency shutdown of the program and, of course, some data may not be saved. In addition, this method of disabling may cause problems when you launch the application later.
Closing background processes and services
Some types of programs and applications run in the so-called background and consume RAM. As a rule, they do not have an active window. Their entire interface is either minimized to tray, or not noticeable at all. However, this does not mean that they do not consume system resources. Often, it is they who cause a decrease in the speed of a personal computer, a deterioration in its performance. Therefore, it is recommended to check all processes at least occasionally. For this you should:
All active processes will be displayed here. Be careful - do not disable system processes, as this can lead to problems in the computer. If you have no idea what exactly can be disabled and what is not, then take a look at the name of the process itself. As a rule, it is identical to the name of the application or very similar to it. You will see familiar, unnecessary processes, then feel free to disable them.
PC users rarely pay attention to running services. They, along with other applications and processes, consume resources, namely, they occupy the physical memory of the computer. Some of the services are system services, disabling which can lead to problems, but there are also those that can be disabled without problems. You can view a list of all services running on a computer as follows:
As soon as you click on "Services", a special window will open, which will display complete information about a particular service on your computer. Without a doubt, you can disable the following types of services: "IP Helper Service", as it is simply useless on a home computer and has no practical value. "Secondary login" - it is desirable to disable for security reasons. The "Changed Link Tracking Client" is a service that the average user will not need at all. "SSDP discovery" - must be enabled only if you have devices connected to the computer via the SSDP protocol. "Windows Search (Windows Search)" - the service is necessary only if you are too actively using the search on the computer. "Fax" - the service can be left active only if you use the computer as a fax.
Cleaning startup options
Autoload is performed immediately after starting the graphical shell. In this case, all programs, applications included in the startup list will be loaded into the computer's RAM according to the list. Usually, various anti-virus applications are prescribed here that ensure the safety of the user while working on the network, mail applications (messengers), browsers, as well as malware, provided that they are on the computer and have not been recognized by any anti-virus software. If the user does not regularly check the "Startup" settings, then over time a lot of unnecessary applications may accumulate there, which will partially consume RAM resources.
The most effective way to clean up startup is to change the system configuration. To run it you should:
All programs and applications that start automatically with your operating system will be displayed here. You can disable all unfamiliar names without any problems.
Please note that "Startup" may contain system utilities, the disabling of which can lead to failures while the computer is running. Therefore, be careful.
Restart Windows Explorer
You can free up a small amount of RAM if you restart the Windows Explorer process. It is nothing more than a user interface (start menu, windows, etc.). First you have to disable it, and then re-register it in a special line and run it. Thus, you will free up some of the RAM. To do this, you will need to do the following:
After that, the entire interface of the operating system should disappear, but do not worry - everything is going as it should. The next step is to restart the process:
All icons, the interface will immediately return to their place, and at the same time some of the RAM on your computer will be freed.
regedit Command
You can free up a small amount of memory using the regedit command - cleaning the system registry. This will require:
A special registry editor window will appear, where you have to navigate through it to find:
All of these directories contain shortcuts to software that starts automatically, without user intervention. They are located in the section on the right.
Be careful, as changing data in the registry requires a certain skill and caution. Removing important system components can cause your computer to malfunction.
Malware removal
It has already been said a little higher that some types of malicious programs can consume only system resources. Other, less dangerous ones simply use RAM for their work. In any case, it is necessary to deal with these misfortunes in order to return the computer to its previous state. You can detect and remove malicious software using antiviruses. Fortunately, today developers provide free versions with limited functionality, but even so they are fully capable of protecting your computer from outside threats. To scan and remove viruses, it is enough:
Computer hard drive cleaning
The hard drive of a computer often has a hard time. It can store a huge amount of data, including those that are not used by any program or application. All this over time can lead to a deterioration in the performance of the computer. In addition, it is on the hard disk that a certain amount is blocked in advance for storing the paging file, which is otherwise called virtual memory. The system resorts to using it if the RAM resources are already insufficient. Then the information is written to virtual memory and subsequently everything you need is taken from there, but for efficient operation it is necessary that the hard disk has enough free space. That is why experts recommend regularly deleting unused programs, emptying the recycle bin and getting rid of obsolete files. In addition, it is recommended to defragment the hard drive. It will arrange all the necessary files and folders into specific sections on the hard disk, which will allow the system to find them much faster and easier in the future, without loading RAM or virtual memory. You can do this in the following way:
Video: how to offload RAM
Special programs for cleaning RAM
If for some reason you are worried that you can harm your computer, for example, delete some necessary files or close system processes, then you can use the software. It has all the necessary functionality for clearing and unloading RAM.
Advanced System Care
This application is a whole set of settings for working with the operating system. With its help, users can clear the computer's RAM from unnecessary data. Developers supply this program in two variations - paid and free. In the first case, the functionality will be somewhat richer, but in the second, you will get the same ability to offload RAM, and for free. It should be noted that in the free version there are not the most pleasant "surprises" in the form of additionally installed programs. Therefore, during installation, you should specify "Custom installation" and remove all unnecessary so as not to clog your computer even more. If you are an inexperienced user, you can change the interface to "Simplified". In the "Expert" mode, you can specify all the data that will be subjected to a thorough check. Change the settings as you wish and click on the "Check" button. After this procedure is completed, click "Fix" and you will get the result you wanted.
It should be noted that in whatever mode you run the check, the extra information from the RAM will still be deleted by the program and you will free up a significant part of the RAM.
Wise Memory Optimizer
Wise Memory Optimizer is no longer such a professional program, but still allows you to perform all the necessary manipulations on RAM. It is free and has Russian localization, so anyone can easily download and install it on their personal computer. You do not need any special knowledge and skills to work with this utility. You can download a portable version of the program that does not require installation, but performs all the same functions. To clean and unload RAM, just run the application and click on the "Optimize" button. After completing the procedure, it is advisable to restart the personal computer, and you will immediately notice how much faster and better it began to work.
nCleaner
This free application, along with others, allows the PC owner to optimize their own device, and not only by freeing up RAM. It can delete temporary and unnecessary files that are not used by any applications, delete data from the registry and clean up information in RAM. To clear the RAM, just select the “Find Junk” item, click on the “Analyze” button and wait for the procedure to end.
CleanMem
This is one of the simplest utilities that allows you to clean up RAM. It does not have any third-party functions, so it takes up minimal space on your hard drive. In the application settings, the user can change the display of processes, the program icon in the tray, and change other minor parameters. Perhaps the most important feature of the program is that it will work automatically. You do not have to regularly run a RAM check with your own hands. It will infiltrate RAM every thirty minutes, search for hidden and reserved data and unload them, and all this will happen automatically after installation.
VC RamCleaner
VC RamCleaner is an analogue of the previous utility. This is also a small and simple application used purely for clearing and unloading RAM. After running the utility, you will receive information about the maximum amount of RAM on the computer and currently used. Click on the Clean System Memory button, and you will immediately, after the end of the cleaning procedure, get the desired result. You can perform the procedure yourself or specify an acceptable time interval in the settings, after which the program will automatically re-analyze the system.
memory cleaner
The program, like the others, has a simple interface, does not take up too much space on the hard drive and allows you to offload RAM. After starting, you just need to click on the Start button, the verification and cleaning procedure will start. The results and history of checks can be viewed in the corresponding tab. The utility shows up-to-date information on the amount of RAM, the amount used and cleared.
RAM Memory Cleaner and Optimizer
The same easy-to-use, small program that will suit every user. After installation and launch, a window will appear that displays up-to-date information on consumed system resources at the current time. Despite the apparent simplicity of the utility, it allows you to free up not only RAM, but also the CPU. To do this, just click on the Start Optimizer button. You can minimize the application to tray and not end the process, then the utility will systematically be introduced into the device's RAM and regularly free it from unnecessary information.
How not to clog your computer's RAM
In order not to litter the computer's RAM, it is enough to regularly monitor what programs you have open. If you do not need some running application now, feel free to close it. Do not forget that each web browser tab also consumes RAM, so while browsing the web, try to remove those sites that you no longer need. Often, users forget to restart their computer, and such a simple procedure greatly contributes to offloading RAM. The last thing to mention in this case is to use an antivirus to prevent malware from getting into your computer. Many viruses and worms consume a lot of RAM, which will adversely affect the performance of the PC.
Video memory, due to its specificity, does not need any specialized cleaning. The user will only need to restart the computer or reinstall the drivers for the graphics adapter.
How to clean virtual memory
Virtual memory is just as important as RAM. The device usually resorts to using it if the RAM resources are already insufficient. Therefore, users are advised to clean it regularly. There are two ways to do this: using the "Control Panel" or the "Group Policy Editor".
In the first case, you will need:
This will display up-to-date information about the computer's virtual data. Change the paging file parameters using the "Set" button and specify the optimal value.
Remember that it should be no more than 50% of the amount of RAM.
In the second case:
- Press the key combination Win + R on the keyboard;
- In the displayed line, enter the name of the application gpedit.msc;
- Go to the "Computer Configuration" tab;
- Open "Windows Configuration" and select "Security Options" on the right;
- In the "Local Policies" folder, go to the "Security Settings" directory;
- In the list, you need to find the option "Shutdown: clear the virtual memory paging file" and run the parameters;
- The last step is to change the switch to the "On" position and confirm the changes.
Video: how to work with virtual memory
Manually or with the help of additional utilities, each user can free up a significant part of the RAM and increase the speed of their own computer, optimize it and continue to work without failures and freezes. Regular cleaning and unloading of RAM will bring excellent results.