Why is the RAM so full? How to reduce the use of RAM? How to clear RAM

Computer RAM (Random Access Memory or RAM, random access memory or RAM, in common parlance, RAM) is gradually clogged with unnecessary processes, fragments of open applications. When a computer's RAM is clogged, it works slower, "glitches", "slows down". Accordingly, in order to work at full capacity in cases of freezing, it is recommended to free the RAM from unnecessary "garbage". Let's take a look at how to clear your computer's RAM. There are several ways to clean up.

Pre-diagnose the computer's RAM, perhaps the reason is not at all in its load, but in design problems, damage. You can check it like this:

• Press the combination Win + R;
• The "Run" window will open, enter the command in the line to run the built-in testing program mdsched, click "OK";
• Then select the testing method recommended by the system - reboot with verification;
• After restarting the computer, testing will start automatically. You will be able to watch its progress, see the results. After the process completes, your device will restart again (automatically), after logging in, you will see the results;
• There are several verification options. You can manually select a method other than the default. To do this, press F1, use Tab to select a method, press F10 to start testing.

If there is no damage, then you can clean the RAM, freeing it from third party applications... We list below possible ways... Choose how to free up RAM you will be more convenient, based on your preferences and capabilities.

• Call the Task Manager window by pressing Ctrl + Shift + Delete at the same time;
• Go to the "Processes" tab.

• See which of them consume the most RAM resources, you can determine this by the column with the CPU data (central processing unit);
• Please select unnecessary process (also suspicious - some viruses consume system resources) by RMB clicking on it;
• Click the button located below, "End Process";
• Start the Run window again by pressing Win + R;
• In the line, type msconfig, click "OK";
• In the "System Configuration" window that opens, go to the "Startup" tab, see which program is rarely used, uncheck it (if necessary, start them manually);
• Apply changes. Reboot your computer / laptop.

Installing cleaning utilities

There are many utilities to help unload / clean up RAM. Let's name the most common and effective ones. Download special utilities only from official sites, a virus program can disguise itself as them.

Cleaning program random access memory, distributed free of charge, takes up very little disk space. It cleans RAM very effectively, monitors resources, removes unnecessary DLLs from memory, speeds up the processor.

Powerful RAM cleaner, will remove all unnecessary from the cache without breaking. The program has both automatic and manual modes. Select one of the three commands manually:

1. Clean & Shutdown - cleans, then turns off the computer;
2. Clean & Reboot - cleans, then reboots,
3. Clean & Close - cleans and closes.

A quick-start cleaner. The simplest interface, no unnecessary settings. At the first start, the window with the display of the settings will turn on, in the General section, set the Russian language.

Change the default settings to your own if desired. After cleaning in the tray, hovering over the utility icon, you will see the results.

Cleanup script

You can create a simple one yourself software tool to clear the computer's RAM. The program is created like this:

• Launch Notepad;
• Type the following text code:
• MsgBox "Do you want to clear your RAM?", 0, "Exclusive RAM cleaning";
• FreeMem \u003d Space (307200000);
• Msgbox "RAM cleanup completed successfully.", 0, "Exclusive RAM cleanup";
• In the second line, we have entered the value for RAM at 3 GB. If the amount of RAM is different, set the value using the formula "size in GB x 1024 x 10000";
• Save the script by entering a name in the save window, specifying the extension .vbs;
• To start cleaning up RAM, run the script file;
• In the window that appears to request cleaning, click "OK".

Cleaning tools for RAM are simple, any user can handle it. Still, we recommend that when your computer / laptop freezes, increase the amount of RAM, upgrade your device.

Random access memory or RAM (from the English. Random Access Memory) is one of the most important components of a computer, which largely determines the speed of its work. Increasing the physical size or speed of memory can help improve performance, but the same goal in Windows 7 can be achieved in less costly ways. Often times, good money, cleaning and professional care are more beneficial than buying new RAM sticks.

What are the differences between types of memory: RAM, physical, video memory

The central processor of the computer performs its operations with the data stored only in the RAM. The executable module is loaded into it, current data and intermediate results of calculations are also stored here. Almost every operation performed by a computer involves accessing RAM. It is for this reason that an insufficient amount of free RAM space leads to a slowdown, or even a complete stop of the system.

There are several approaches to classifying the storage devices used in a computer. Random access memory got its name from its high speed and dependence on external energy sources. Any power failure leads to the reset of the RAM data, therefore ROM (read-only memory) is used for long-term storage of information - non-volatile, but slower. With the development of technology, this division becomes largely arbitrary, since the speed of modern ROMs, for example, solid-state drives, is comparable to the speed of RAM. In addition, for a more economical consumption of operational windows memory 7 uses the reserved part hard diskcalled "virtual memory".

Part of the RAM is constantly used to display the image on the monitor. These are resource-intensive and similar operations, so the manufacturers considered it justified to physically allocate part of the RAM for these purposes. Unlike traditional strips of RAM, which can be replaced with others, the allocated part is non-removable, therefore it got its own name: "video memory".

Sometimes the term "physical memory" is used to refer to random access memory, that is, not video memory or virtual memory. The presence of this particular part of the RAM unoccupied is critical for the operation of the central processor.

How to see what the RAM is doing

Windows 7 provides detailed information about what the RAM is using thanks to the Task Manager tool. This program can be called by various methods, one of which is the Ctrl + Shift + Esc hotkeys.

The "Task Manager" utility by default opens the "Performance" tab, where you can immediately see the load and free amount of physical memory, as well as the number of running processes that consume it. More detailed information is in the "Processes" tab.

System, user-launched applications, background programs and even malfunctions give rise to processes that consume some of the RAM (second column from the right). The rightmost column gives short description the corresponding process, although not always clear.

How to clean your computer's RAM

RAM is a scarce and desirable resource for many applications. Some of them are launched by the user deliberately, others fall at the request of the system or are included in startup, others penetrate against the owner's wishes, and some, like viruses, deliberately harm him. Therefore, it is necessary to put things in order in this matter, sequentially cleaning each category.

Close unnecessary programs and applications

The easiest and most painless way to free some amount of physical memory is to close unused applications. Windows 7 shows all unclosed programs as icons on the bottom panel of the screen, and the proprietary Aero interface allows you to quickly view the appearance of their working windows. Anything that is not needed during the current session is best closed to increase performance.

You should also pay attention to browsers. As a rule, their interface is built in the form of a set of tabs, each of which is perceived by the system as a separate process that requires the consumption of resources. By closing unused tabs, we free some of the memory.

The Task Manager also contains a list of running applications, which is located in the corresponding tab.

In this window, you can also exit any program, but this should not be abused. An abnormal termination of the application can lead to the loss of unsaved data, as well as to some problems the next time it is launched. In addition, Windows 7 may not always correctly recognize all dependent processes, some may remain in RAM, wasting computer resources uselessly. However, shutting down the application using the "Task Manager" becomes the best toolwhen the program is frozen and does not respond to user actions. In this case, you should use the "End task" option without a doubt.

Stop background processes and services

Some programs (for example, torrents) intentionally leave some of their processes in memory, wasting computer resources in background... Therefore, after closing them, it is better to check the Processes tab of the Windows Task Manager again and delete everything unnecessary.

Not all active Windows 7 services are needed by the user, so you can free some of the physical memory by stopping some of them.

Table: list of services that can be stopped

Windows "Task Manager" shows all available system services in the tab of the same name. To stop, you need to find the desired name in the list, then use the right mouse button and go to the "Stop service" option in the window that appears.

Stopping a specific utility only affects the current session. A reboot will allow the system to restart all services stopped in this way.

Cleaning "Startup"

An effective way to remove extra programs from the "Startup" list is the editing of the "System Configuration". We press the combination "Win" (the button with the branded windows icon) and R. In the "Open" line of the "Run" window that appears, write the msconfig command, and then press the "OK" button.

We remove unnecessary programs from the list by unchecking the mark in the left column. The changes will take effect only after a reboot, so after finishing editing, click "Apply", "OK" and reboot the computer.

Restarting Windows Explorer

Another way to free some of the RAM can be restarting user interface windows systems Explorer. To do this, you first need to disable it using the "Windows Task Manager". Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc, in the pop-up window go to the "Processes" tab and look for explorer.exe.

Press the on-screen button "End the process". The taskbar should disappear, as well as the desktop icons. Now you need to run the utility again. To do this, go to the "Task Manager" on another tab - "Applications" and click the "New task" button located in the lower right corner. In the small window that appears "Create a new task" in the "Open" input area, type explorer.exe.

Click "OK", restarting the application. The desktop icons and the taskbar are returned back, and some of the RAM is left unoccupied.

Regedit command

You can unload startup using registry editing. First, we call the editor, for which we press "Win" + R, and in the "Open" input area - the regedit command, and then press "OK".

The Registry Editor window is organized as a tree of sections. Moving along it, we sequentially find:

• HKEY_CURRENT_USER \\ Software \\ Microsoft \\ Windows \\ CurrentVersion \\ Run
• HKEY_CURRENT_USER \\ Software \\ Microsoft \\ Windows \\ CurrentVersion \\ RunOnce
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \\ SOFTWARE \\ Microsoft \\ Windows \\ CurrentVersion \\ Run
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \\ SOFTWARE \\ Microsoft \\ Windows \\ CurrentVersion \\ RunOnce

Each of them contains shortcuts to programs that start automatically. To remove an application from the Startup list, remove its shortcut from these sections.

Editing the registry requires certain user skills and caution, since careless removal of important components can disrupt the operation of the system.

The changes made will take effect immediately after the computer is restarted, and applications removed from "Startup" will no longer move to RAM without an invitation.

Removing viruses

Physical memory deficiency can be caused by malware activity. It is necessary to install a good antivirus program with a fresh base of signatures. May also help for a while free scanners viruses that can be downloaded from manufacturers' websites. For example, Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool.

Cleaning your hard drive

A portion of the hard disk space is used by Windows 7 to store the paging file, otherwise known as virtual memory. Applications loaded into RAM but not running for some time are unloaded and written to this file. This frees up additional physical memory. For this method to work effectively, you need to have sufficient free space on your hard disk. Therefore, you need to regularly delete unnecessary files, empty the recycle bin and uninstall unused applications. If your computer has a magnetic rather than solid-state hDD, you should regularly defragment, which organizes the storage of blocks of information more conveniently and consolidates unallocated space.

Special programs for cleaning RAM

Advanced SystemCare

Advanced SystemCare App is a flexible tool for customization windows work, including by putting things in order with the RAM. The program is distributed in several configurations, including a free one, which can be downloaded from the manufacturer's website. As in many free apps, in Complete installation several promotional "gifts" are included, so it's best to choose " Custom installation"And remove all unnecessary.

The application interface is made in an unusual "magic" style, which can be changed if desired, but everything is presented in an accessible and convenient way.

Advanced SystemCare can do everything on its own if the user does not want to delve into the details, for which the "Simplified Mode" is provided. More fine tuning is available in the "Expert Mode".

Before starting work, you need to check, having previously marked (in the "Expert Mode") the investigated parameters.

The "Quick Settings" tab is also used to customize the application and once again demonstrates the advantages of the paid version, which has much more options.

Having set all the switches to the desired position, click "Apply", and then run the check. The app shows interim reports for the user's entertainment.

The results are presented a little dramatically, in red tones, but also very informative. Fortunately, you can click the big Fix button to fix any problems you find.

The green color of the final screen means that the system is free from the found problems.

Advanced SystemCare has many additional utilities, one of which (Smart RAM) is designed to manage RAM.

However, regular user can work in a simplified mode, this will significantly improve the performance of the computer and clear the RAM. There is also a modification of the Advanced SystemCare Ultimate package that contains a built-in antivirus.

Mini-programs to optimize RAM performance

Wise Memory Optimizer

Wise Memory Optimizer is another free program that specializes in memory management. It is aimed at novice users, has a simple and intuitive interface. There is also a portable version that does not require installation.

nCleaner

NCleaner is also free and takes up very little space. However, the app claims nearly a hundred options and cleaning tools, resource monitoring, download settings, managing major browsers, office apps, and communicators.

The program removes temporary files, scans and fixes the registry, and also makes it possible to monitor and manage the state of RAM. An option is the ability to delete files from the hard drive without the possibility of recovery, which is important for sensitive or personal information.

CleanMem

The CleanMem utility is also designed to optimize memory performance, but it works according to a special algorithm. Every half an hour, the program accesses the RAM, finds blocks reserved but not used by other applications, and unloads them. CleanMem is also free and takes up very little space.

VC RamCleaner

VC RamCleaner is a miniature free programspecially designed to clean up RAM. In automatic or manual mode the application finds blocks of memory previously used by other programs that the system considers reserved and frees them.

MemoryCleaner

MemoryCleaner is a slightly more functional, but also very small program for cleaning memory. Allows you to choose one of four optimization levels, has a memory status monitor, and can also start automatically.

RAM Memory Cleaner and Optimizer

RAM Memory Cleaner and Optimizer is a small program whose manufacturers also promise an instant release of RAM with all the positive consequences.

Video: how to unload RAM through Windows optimization (Mz RAM Booster program)

How not to clog the computer's RAM

In order not to clog up the RAM, you must follow a few simple rules:

Due to its specific nature, video memory does not require special cleaning procedures. Problems that arise are solved by rebooting, as well as updating the video card driver.

How to clean virtual memory

Virtual memory is essential for system stability. However, for various reasons, errors can accumulate in it, which causes the need for cleaning. Technically, this means deleting the paging file and re-creating it manually or every time Windows restarts.

Using the "Control Panel"

Press the "Start" button and select "Control Panel" in the right column.

We are looking for the line “System” in the window “All elements of the control panel” and go to it.

In the left part of the window that appears, there is the button "Additional system parameters" we need.

The System Properties window is organized in several tabs. We need "Advanced", or more precisely, one of the "Parameters" on-screen buttons related to the "Performance" part. We select it.

In the next window "Performance parameters" go to the "Advanced" tab. This is the current total paging file size. Click "Change ..."

The "Virtual memory" window gives you more detailed description paging file parameters.

Remove the checkmark from the item "Automatically select the size of the paging file", then in front of all disks set the switch "Without paging file" and click "Set".

It remains only to press the "OK" button, and then reboot. The paging file will be deleted by the system. Now you need to do the same, but in the last window, return the marks and restore the file creation.

Using the "Group Policy Editor"

In this way, you can force Windows to clear the virtual memory itself during the logout process. The paging file will be deleted regularly, but for the same reason it will take a little longer for the computer to shut down.

Press "Win" + R, in the entry position of the "Run" window, type gpedit.msc, then click on the "OK" button.

In the "Local Group Policy Editor" window that appears, go to the "Computer Configuration" tab in the left third, then select "Windows Configuration".

Select the "Local Policies" directory.

Go to the folder also named "Security Settings".

We are there. In the central third of the window there is a long list in which we look for "Shutdown: clearing the paging file of virtual memory", then activate the pop-up menu by pressing the right mouse button. Since we don't need "Help" now, we will stop at "Properties".

In the window with the same name, switch the switch to "Enabled" and select "OK", saving the entered data.

From now on, Windows will automatically clean up virtual memory when the system shuts down.

Using the "Registry Editor"

This method is faster, but requires some experience, since windows registry 7 is a very important element, it should be handled carefully.

We call the "Registry Editor" using the already known Run window, but now we type regedit.exe at the entry position.

The registry is presented in the form of subfolders, moving along the tree of which you can get to the required parameter. We need ClearPageFileAtShutdown, which is located here: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \\ SYSTEM \\ CurrentControlSet \\ Control \\ Session Manager \\ Memory Management.

After we select the required directory, a list of parameters stored in it will be displayed in the window. Select ClearPageFileAtShutdown and right-click to open the pop-up menu.

Click on the "Change ..." option, after which a small window "Change DWORD (32-bit) parameter" opens. The parameter must be changed from "0" to "1".

It remains only to click "OK". Now the paging file will be cleaned by the system every time it exits.

Video: increasing RAM using a flash drive on a computer or laptop

After editing the "Startup" list, the simplest way to clear the RAM is to reboot the system. Appropriate registry settings and windows services will also add free RAM space. If these measures are not enough, you can try to rectify the situation with the help of specialized programs or expand the memory by using external drives.

If your computer is low on RAM (for example, only 4 GB), resource-intensive programs can quickly take up all of it and begin to slow down, reducing the performance of the computer as a whole. At the same time, playing video games will not work out too much, since to access the necessary data that does not fit into the RAM, the game or program will turn to the slow HDD.

What to do if upgrading an old system seems inexpedient to you (it’s more logical to save money for assembling a modern one), but you still want to improve performance? We will share with you some tricks that will help you increase the performance of your hardware, whether it's stationary computer or laptop.

1. Close unused programs

All programs during operation save the data they need in RAM. The more programs run, the more space they take up in RAM. If you close applications that you are not using at the moment, it will have a positive effect on performance. For example, close your browser and messenger before playing a game.

2. Remove unnecessary software from startup

Programs that run alongside Windows also don't do much good when you're running low on RAM. In Windows 10, open the "Task Manager", go to the extended display mode and click on the "Startup" tab. You will be surprised to find here a bunch of software you don't need in your everyday life. For example, you are unlikely to be going to reprogram your mouse every day. Then why do you need forever running software to customize settings? But system utilities do not touch it so as not to harm the computer.

3. Managing background processes

Extra background processes can also be disabled in the same "Task Manager" on the corresponding tab "Processes" in the "Background ..." section. Monitoring services for software updates, software for taking screenshots, etc. only eat away precious megabytes of RAM. But be careful: do not accidentally disable system processes, otherwise it may negatively affect the computer robot.

4. Disable unclaimed services

If you don't have an Xbox console, then you probably don't need Xbox Game Monitoring. The same is with the rest of the services. Antivirus reliably replaces Windows Defender, and steam client can be launched on demand. Here we have a relatively simple task: to understand which services we do not need, right-click on them and select the "Stop" menu item. The main thing is, as in the previous paragraph, to be careful and not turn off anything you need out of ignorance.

5. Checking for viruses

Common viruses can also be the reason for the shortage of RAM. Alternatively, a hidden miner, spyware or worm could be placed on your computer. The above methods won't help here. Only anti-virus software will help to fix the situation, which needs to conduct a deep analysis of the entire PC. And even if the antivirus does not detect anything, but there is a suspicion of infection, you should not give up additional verification third-party anti-virus utilities.

6. We clean the RAM with specialized software

Those who are too lazy to manually tinker with RAM optimization can resort to using numerous utilities such as Advanced SystemCare. This program is a real harvester for deleting unnecessary data and minor repairs. Softina is even able to find and neutralize viruses, and it is very simple to operate. The interface will be intuitive even for a beginner, while regardless of the selected cleaning mode, SystemCare will effectively free RAM from junk.

7. Clear RAM with a simple script

Or you may not install any utilities at all. If you have a couple of minutes of free time, it will be easier and faster to write a small script with which you can free up the required amount of RAM at any time. To do this, create on the "Desktop" text Documentby right-clicking the mouse. Name the file "Clean up RAM", for example, and enter the following data into it: MsgBox "Free up RAM space?", 0, "Clean up RAM"

FreeMem \u003d Space (1024000000)

MsgBox "Free space", 0, "RAM cleaning" Now change the file extension from ".TXT" to ".VBS" and run the resulting script. Upon activation, you will see the text message “Free up RAM?”. Click on the "OK" button and after the completion of the procedure the script will notify you that the "Space is vacated". In our script, we set the value to 1 GB of RAM. If you need more space, enter your byte value in parentheses. How much RAM is installed in your PC? 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 64 GB or more View results Download ... See also: How much RAM do you need for PC games?

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RAM is not recognized: what could be the reasons?

It is possible to ensure high performance of the system and the ability to solve various tasks on a computer, having a certain supply of free RAM. When the RAM is loaded to more than 70%, significant system braking can be observed, and when approaching 100%, the computer generally freezes. In this case, the issue of cleaning the RAM becomes relevant. Let's find out how to do this while using Windows 7.

Random access memory, stored in random access memory (RAM), is loaded with various processes that are launched by programs and services running on the computer. You can view their list in "Task Manager"... You need to dial Ctrl + Shift + Esc or by right-clicking on the taskbar ( PKM), choose "Start Task Manager".

Then, to view images (processes), go to the section "Processes"... There a list of currently running objects opens. In field "Memory (private working set)" indicates the amount of RAM in megabytes, occupied accordingly. If you click on the name of this field, then all elements in "Task Manager" will be arranged in descending order of the RAM space they occupy.

But some of these images are not needed by the user at the moment, that is, in fact, they work idle, only taking up memory. Accordingly, in order to reduce the load on RAM, you need to disable unnecessary programs and services that match those images. These tasks can be solved both with the built-in Windows toolkit and using third-party software products.

Method 1: using third-party software

First of all, let's look at a way to free up RAM by using a third party software... Let's find out how to do this using the small and handy Mem Reduct utility as an example.

1. After loading installation file run it. The welcome window of the installation will open. Push "Next".



2. Next, you need to agree to the license agreement by clicking "I Agree".



3. The next step is to select the application installation directory. If there are no important reasons to prevent this, leave these settings by default by clicking "Next".



4. Next, a window opens, in which by installing or unchecking the checkboxes opposite the parameters "Create desktop shortcuts" and "Create start menu shortcuts", you can install or remove program icons on the desktop and in the menu "Start"... After making the settings, press "Install".



5. The application installation procedure is in progress, after which click "Next".



6. After that, a window opens, informing that the program has been successfully installed. If you want it to be launched immediately, make sure that near the point Run Mem Reduct there was a check mark. Next click "Finish".



7. The program starts. As you can see, her interface is English, which is not very convenient for a domestic user. To change this, click "File"... Next choose "Settings ...".



8. The settings window opens. Go to section "General"... In the block "Language" there is a possibility to choose the language that suits you. To do this, click on the field with the name of the current language "English (default)".



9. From the drop-down list, select desired language... For example, to translate the shell into Russian, choose "Russian"... Then click "Apply".



10. After that, the program interface will be translated into Russian. If you want the application to run together with the computer, then in the same section of the settings "Basic" check the box next to the parameter "Run at system boot"... Click "Apply"... Plenty of RAM space this program will not take.



11. Then navigate to the settings section "Clearing memory"... Here we need a settings block "Memory management"... By default, the release is performed automatically when the RAM is 90% full. In the field corresponding to this parameter, you can, if desired, change this indicator to a different percentage. Also, by checking the box next to the parameter "Cleaning every", you will run the function of periodically cleaning the RAM after a certain amount of time. The default is 30 minutes. But you can also set a different value in the corresponding field. After these settings are set, click "Apply" and Close.



12. Now the RAM will be automatically cleared after reaching a certain level of its load or after a specified period of time. If you want to clean up immediately, then in the main Mem Reduct window, just click on the button "Clear memory" or use a combination Ctrl + F1, even if the program is minimized to tray.



13. A dialog box will appear asking if the user really wants to clean up. Push "Yes".



14. After that, the memory will be cleared. Information about how much space was freed will be displayed from the notification area.

Method 2: using a script

You can also write your own script to free RAM, if you do not want to use third-party programs for these purposes.

1. Click "Start"... Navigate the label "All programs".



2. Select a folder "Standard".



3. Click on the inscription "Notebook".



4. Will start "Notebook"... Insert an entry into it using the following pattern:

   
   FreeMem \u003d Space (*********)
   
   

   In this entry, the parameter "FreeMem \u003d Space (*********)" will differ for users, since it depends on the amount of RAM of a particular system. Instead of asterisks, you must specify a specific value. This value is calculated using the following formula:

   The amount of RAM (GB) x1024x100000

   That is, for example, for 4 GB RAM, this parameter will look like this:

   FreeMem \u003d Space (409600000)

   And the general record will look like this:

   MsgBox "Do you want to clear RAM?", 0, "Clear RAM"
   FreeMem \u003d Space (409600000)
   Msgbox "RAM cleanup completed successfully", 0, "RAM cleanup"
   

   

   If you do not know the amount of your RAM, you can see it by following these steps. Push "Start"... Further PKM click on "Computer", and in the list choose "Properties".

   

   The computer properties window will open. In the block "System" there is a record Installed memory (RAM)... Here opposite this entry is the value needed for our formula.



5. After the script is written in "Notepad", you should save it. Click "File" and "Save as…".



6. Window shell starts "Save as"... Change to the directory where you want to store the script. But we advise for the convenience of running the script to choose for this purpose "Desktop"... Value in the field "File type" be sure to translate into position "All files"... In field "File name" enter the file name. It can be arbitrary, but it must end with the .vbs extension. For example, you can use this name:

   Clean up RAM.vbs

   After the specified actions are performed, click "Save".



7. Then close "Notebook" and go to the directory where the file was saved. In our case it is "Desktop"... Double-click on its name with the left mouse button ( Paintwork).



8. A dialog box appears asking if the user would like to clear the RAM. Agree by clicking "OK".



9. The script performs the freeing procedure, after which a message appears stating that the RAM cleanup was successful. To complete work with dialog box push "OK".

Method 3: disable autoload

Some applications add themselves to startup via the registry during installation. That is, they are activated, as a rule, in the background, every time the computer is turned on. At the same time, it is quite possible that in reality these programs are required by the user, for example, once a week, and maybe even less often. But, nevertheless, they work constantly, thereby cluttering up the RAM. These are the applications that should be removed from autorun.

There is also another way to enable startup for programs. It is produced by adding shortcuts with a link to their executable file in a special folder. In this case, in order to reduce the load on RAM, it also makes sense to clear this folder.

There are other ways to disable startup programs. But we will not dwell on these options, since a separate lesson is devoted to them.

Method 4: disable services

As mentioned above, various running services... They act through the svchost.exe process, which we can observe in "Task Manager"... Moreover, several images with this name can be launched at once. Several services correspond to each svchost.exe.

In the same way, you can turn off other services if you know for sure that they will not be useful to you or the system. More details on which services can be disabled are discussed in a separate lesson.

Method 5: manually clear the RAM in the "Task Manager"

RAM can also be manually cleaned by stopping those processes in "Task Manager"that the user considers useless. Of course, first of all, you need to try to close the graphical shells of programs in a standard way for them. You also need to close those tabs in the browser that you are not using. This will also free up RAM. But sometimes, even after externally closing the application, its image continues to function. There are also such processes for which a graphical shell is not provided. It also happens that the program hangs and in the usual way it simply cannot be closed. In such cases, it is necessary to use "Task Manager" to clear the RAM.

But it is important to note that the user must necessarily be aware of which process he is stopping, what this process is responsible for, and how this will affect the operation of the system as a whole. Stopping important system processes can lead to incorrect operation of the system or to an emergency exit from it.

Method 6: restarting "File Explorer"

Also, a certain amount of RAM temporarily allows you to free up a restart "Explorer".

There are quite a few options for cleaning up the system's RAM. All of them can be divided into two groups: automatic and manual. Automatic suggestions are performed using third-party applications and self-written scripts. Manual cleaning is performed by selectively removing applications from startup, stopping the corresponding services or processes that load RAM. The choice of a specific method depends on the goals of the user and his knowledge. Users who do not have too much time, or who have minimal knowledge of PCs, are recommended to use automatic methods. More advanced users who are ready to spend time on spot cleaning of RAM prefer manual options for completing the task.