I've been experiencing some sluggishness on my computer, especially with Google Chrome. I cleared my browsing data and restarted Windows, but when I logged back in, I noticed that Task Manager showed 35% of my memory was already in use, even before opening any applications. Once I launched Chrome, memory usage jumped another 20% to about 55%. Is this typical behavior for Windows? What could be causing the slowdown with Chrome?
2 Answers
It really depends on your total RAM. If you have 8GB, that usage sounds about right. Windows has been getting bigger and heavier each year, so a portion of it will be used up just running the system. But if you have 16GB, you've got room to spare! Sometimes, Chrome can slow down due to too many tabs or extensions, so keep an eye on that.
Yeah, it's pretty normal for Windows to use around 35% of memory right at startup. The OS often preloads certain apps and processes to help improve performance. It's not using your RAM for no reason—it's just making sure things can run smoother when you need them.
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