I've noticed that my RAM usage is sitting at around 70% even when no applications are running. I've checked both Task Manager and Resource Monitor but can't pinpoint where all this memory is being used. Based on what I can see, I should only be using about 1-2GB of RAM, but it looks like 10-12GB out of my 16GB is being utilized. Does anyone know what's going on?
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You might want to check out RAMMap. It helps you analyze RAM usage more deeply than Task Manager. It could show you what’s taking up all that memory and give you a clearer picture.
Windows tends to cache a lot of data in RAM, which can make it look like it’s being used heavily even when it’s not. Typically, a Windows machine can hover around 50% usage just from regular caching, so it might not be an issue at all.
Before diving into deeper fixes, try restarting your PC instead of shutting it down. It can clear up a lot of temporary usage. Also, check the Startup section in Task Manager and ensure your page file size is set to automatic—that can help with any odd memory behaviors too.
I’ll definitely give the restart a shot and check those settings. Thanks!