There is an opinion among computer users that there is never a lot of RAM ... And, dear reader, you can’t argue with that, especially when it comes to modern machines whose hardware configuration complies with solid specifications and the Windows-based system installed on board the PC is 64 bit version. However, the "sore" problem of many - "the physical memory of the computer is loaded, what to do" - still continues its inglorious existence, confusing the average user and sometimes forcing an experienced computer guru to puzzle over the solution to the "lack of RAM" problem. However, we will not introduce ourselves into the arch-complexity of “operational misunderstandings” and resort to simple, but nonetheless effective methods for diagnosing and optimizing a computer swap system. Well, the article promises to be memorable. RAM secrets await expose!
Sentry, the physical memory of the computer is loaded!
What to do and how to deal with it? Probably, it is precisely such questions that come to the mind of the user when he becomes an unwitting witness to the monstrous inhibition of the Windows operating system.
- With each subsequent turn on of the PC, the OS startup slows down and slows down.
- The clickability of the operating system at startup and during use becomes unbearable due to the “long-running wait process”.
- Once “flying” applications, to put it mildly, take a long time to start.
- Incomprehensible service messages attack the monitor with their “unobtrusive” presence.
In general, any of the above scenarios (not to mention their complex manifestation) can quickly drive any user crazy. But far from every “expectant” understands that all of the above can be the result of our own omissions. And it is unlikely that the average user even knows how to make sure that the physical memory of the computer is loaded?
What to do first if the PC has lost performance?
Of course, first of all, you need to diagnose the system. Moreover, everything necessary for this is provided in advance by Microsoft developers. Well, it's time to move on to the practical part of our story.
- Click on the taskbar (the lowermost area of the screen) with the right mouse button.
- From the drop-down list, select "Manager ...".
- Once in the workspace of the service window of the same name, use the "Performance" tab.
- A visually presented graph will allow you to evaluate the utilization of RAM. If Vista or a later version of Windows is installed on your PC, the value of the used memory should not exceed 70-75% of the total physical swap value. Otherwise, it is necessary to unload the RAM area.
Memory problems start at the start of the OS
When you observe that the physical memory of a computer is 80% or higher loaded, pay attention to startup. Most likely, at the time of starting Windows, the said service activates many background applications and various software. Often it is for this reason that RAM is overloaded, literally “breaking” between requests for multiple programs to allocate the amount of memory they need to work. However, to fix such an unpleasant situation can be quite easy.
- In the search bar of the Windows start menu, write the command "msconfig".
- After pressing the “Enter” button, you will be taken to the “System Configuration” service menu.
- Activate the “Startup” tab and edit the priority list of the launched software.
You will be surprised how quickly your OS starts to boot after a system restart. Nothing prevents you in practice from making sure that the problematic situation when the physical memory of the computer is loaded on Windows 7 will be exhausted after you remove everything superfluous from startup.
How to clean RAM: two "fundamental" ways to optimize
Let's start with the main thing - you need to disable unused software. As a rule, in order to see which programs are running in the background, you need to look into a special area of the OS - the system tray - and directly from there (by hovering a marker on an object and right-clicking) deactivate the selected software. It may well turn out that immediately after you implement the proposed recommendation, the question "The physical memory of the computer is loaded, how to clean it up" will be completely resolved. Indeed, some applications running in the background are incredibly “voracious” in terms of using system RAM resources.
Another way to free memory
So, in order to see which programs or utilities “secretly” consume the kilo- and megabytes of RAM you need so much, do the following:
- Press the keyboard shortcut Alt + Ctrl + Del.
- After you enter the familiar service window, open the Processes tab.
- Analyze the presented list and use the manual correction method to turn off the background application that you do not need at the moment.
However, do not rush to deactivate the "aggressive items", since disabling some critical Windows services can adversely affect the general stability state of your OS.
"Miracle" - RAM optimizers
When the physical memory of the computer is 90 percent full (from the earlier section of the article, you learned that such a value is a deviation from the norm), some of the users rush to clear the RAM area using various utilities. However, not many of them are aware that this type of RAM optimization is a waste of time, since they do not contribute anything concrete to the solution of the created problem. The "promising functionality" of such optimizers only creates the illusion that memory is being freed, while introducing some difficulties into the OS ... Be sure: the manual method is much more efficient and more appropriate in carrying out than imaginary "help" from third-party developers. By the way, about this (second) method of RAM optimization, we advise you to simply forget ...
Malicious code and methods for its detection
Often the user asks himself: “The physical memory of the computer is loaded: virus or not?”. This problem is especially acute when all of the above actions were implemented in practice. What is the matter and why does RAM continue to lose its working potential? Let's get it right.
- Download one of the anti-virus utilities from the Internet: Dr.Web CureIt !, Malwarebytes Anti-Malware or HitmanPro.
- After the running application finishes scanning the system, infected objects will be cleaned up and malicious viruses will undergo the removal process.
It is worth noting that the traditional antivirus, which is not always installed on your PC, is able to fully protect your system from penetration and the subsequent negative impact of one or another “digital infection”. Therefore, it makes sense to check your OS using the above utilities.
When the amount of RAM corresponds to the concept of "NOT TOO"
If you work in Word and simultaneously listen to music using an Internet browser, and you see that the physical memory of the computer is loaded at 77%, there is no reason for concern. But if things are different, it makes sense to consider the problem from a technical point of view and ask some questions: how many RAM modules are installed on your PC in general and what are their nominal “abilities”? It is worth noting an important fact: depending on the version of the Windows system used, the requirements for the amount of RAM can vary from 256 MB to 2 GB (only for the "needs" of the OS itself). Well, if you still decide to use a resource-intensive program on a computer with limited RAM, then it's time to think about expanding the swap file.
To summarize
So, with some certainty, we can say that the once-difficult situation “the physical memory of the computer is loaded, what to do” is now allowed. Nevertheless, one important “operational” moment is still worth mentioning.
- If you use Windows Vista, the seventh OS or later versions of the Microsoft product, then with insufficient RAM, you can try to disable the Superfetch service.
Well, the last: do not miss the opportunity to upgrade your PC - adding an additional RAM module will significantly expand the functionality and combat efficiency of your computing equipment. Do not let your computer go unconscious!