I'm having a tough time with my girlfriend's college laptop, which has memory usage consistently stuck at around 90%. The only app running is Task Manager, but there are about 90 background processes taking up resources. Currently, it's using 5.1 GB out of a total of 5.7 GB available, and I can't pinpoint any specific programs causing this high usage. Any advice on how to improve the laptop's performance?
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Honestly, 6 GB of RAM is pretty minimal these days. Upgrading to at least 16 GB would be ideal for better performance and multitasking. If upgrading the RAM isn't feasible, you may need to manage the background processes more aggressively.
It sounds like the laptop is really low on RAM. One of the best ways to tackle this issue is to uninstall unnecessary applications and check the Startup tab in Task Manager to disable any programs that automatically launch when the laptop starts. However, just these steps might not free up enough memory. If possible, adding more RAM could help significantly, but if that's not an option, it might be time to consider a new laptop altogether.
If all else fails, try adding more RAM if the laptop allows for it. That could make a noticeable difference.
The 5.1 GB usage you're seeing could also be influenced by the laptop's hardware. If it has an AMD Ryzen processor, it might have 2 GB set aside for video memory, leaving less for other applications. You might want to check the Task Manager under the Performance tab to see how the memory is allocated. If the RAM is soldered, you won't be able to upgrade it, but it's worth confirming.
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