I'm experiencing a strange issue where my computer's RAM usage jumps to 80GB after being on for about 3-4 hours, even though I only have 32GB installed. When I check the task manager, it doesn't show any specific application using that much memory. Once it spikes, my computer struggles to shut down properly and gets stuck loading indefinitely, forcing me to power it off manually. This started happening after I downloaded SteelSeries GG, but I have since uninstalled it and the problem persists. Aside from the RAM issue, everything runs smoothly for those first few hours.
2 Answers
It sounds like you're having a RAM reporting issue with the task manager, not actually using more RAM than what you have. Have you done a full reboot of Windows recently? It might be helpful to run some system checks. Try using the command prompt as an administrator and type in `sfc /scannow` to check for system file issues. You can also run `DISM /Online /Cleanup-image /RestoreHealth` to optimize your system image.
You could be dealing with a memory leak. Check the 'Processes' tab in the task manager to see what's eating up your RAM. Sometimes, if you're running virtual machines or heavy applications, they can consume more memory. If you have VMs running, that could explain the high usage – just be sure to monitor it closely to identify any specific app that might be problematic.
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