What is occupied by RAM. Where does RAM go? Special programs for cleaning RAM

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When too many programs are launched on the PC, then the RAM may no longer be enough and the computer will begin to “slow down”. To prevent this from happening, it is recommended to clear the RAM before opening "large" applications (games, video editors, graphics). It will also not be superfluous to do a little cleaning and setting up applications to disable all little-used programs.

By the way, this article will be especially relevant for those who have to work on computers with a small amount of RAM (most often no more than 1-2 GB). On such PCs, the lack of RAM is felt, as they say, “by eye”.

1. How to reduce RAM usage (Windows 7, 8)

Windows 7 introduced one feature that stores computer memory in RAM (in addition to information about running programs, libraries, processes, etc.) information about each program that the user could run (in order to speed up work, of course). This function is called - Superfetch.

If there is not a lot of memory on the computer (no more than 2 GB), then this function, most often, does not speed up the work, but rather slows it down. Therefore, in this case, it is recommended to disable it.

How to disable Superfetch

1) Go to the panel Windows controls and go to the "System and Security" section.

Rice. 1. Administration -> services

3) In the list of services we find the necessary one (in this case Superfetch), open it and put it in the column "launch type" - disabled, additionally turn it off. Next, save the settings and restart the PC.

After restarting the computer, RAM usage should decrease. On average, it helps to reduce RAM usage by 100-300 MB (not much, but not so little with 1-2 GB of RAM).

2. How to free up RAM

Many users do not even know what programs "eat up" the computer's RAM. Before launching "large" applications, in order to reduce the number of brakes, it is recommended to close some programs that are not needed at the moment.

By the way, many programs, even if you closed them, can be located in the PC's RAM!

To view all the processes and programs in RAM, it is recommended to open the task manager (you can also use the process explorer utility).

To do this, press the CTRL+SHIFT+ESC buttons.

By the way, the Explorer system process often takes up a lot of memory (many novice users do not restart it, since everything disappears from the desktop and you have to restart the PC).

Meanwhile, restarting Explorer is easy enough. First, remove the task from the “explorer” - as a result, you will have a “blank screen” and a task manager on the monitor (see Fig. 4). After that, click in the task manager "file / new task" and write the command " explorer"(See Fig. 5), press the Enter key.

Explorer will be restarted!

3. Programs for quick cleaning of RAM

1) Advanced System Care

An excellent utility not only for cleaning and optimizing Windows, but also for controlling the computer's RAM. After installing the program on the right upper corner there will be a small window (see Fig. 6) in which you can monitor the load of the processor, RAM, network. There is also a button for quick cleaning of RAM - very convenient!

Rice. 6.Advance System Care

2) Mem Reduce

Official site: http://www.henrypp.org/product/memreduct

A great little utility that will display a small icon next to the tray clock and show how much % of memory is used. You can clear the RAM in one click - to do this, open the main program window and click on the "Clear memory" button (see Fig. 7).

By the way, the program is small in size (~300 Kb), supports Russian, is free, there is a portable version that does not need to be installed. In general, it’s hard to think of a better one!

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That's all for me. I hope so simple actions you make your PC run faster 🙂

RAM or RAM (from the English Random Access Memory) is one of the most important constituent parts computer, which largely determines the speed of its operation. Increasing the physical size or speed of memory helps improve performance, but the same goal can be achieved in Windows 7 in less expensive ways. Often, rational spending, cleaning and professional care bring more benefits than buying new RAM sticks.

What are the different types of memory: RAM, physical, video memory

The computer's central processing unit performs its operations with data stored only in RAM. The executable module is loaded into it, the 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 the classification of storage devices used in a computer. RAM got its name because of its high speed and dependence on external energy sources. Any power failure causes the RAM data to be reset, so ROM is used for long-term storage of information ( permanent memory) is non-volatile, but slower. With the development of technology, this division becomes largely conditional, 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 reserved part hard drive called "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 a part of the RAM for these purposes. Unlike traditional RAM sticks, which can be replaced with others, the dedicated part is non-removable, so it got its own name: “video memory”.

Sometimes the term " physical memory” to indicate RAM used “by profile”, that is, not video memory and not virtual memory. The presence of this particular part of RAM that is unoccupied is critical for the operation of the central processor.

How to see what the RAM is doing

Windows 7 gives you detailed information about what you're doing RAM, thanks to the Task Manager tool. This program can be called by various methods, one of which is the hot keys Ctrl+Shift+Esc.

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 located in the Processes tab.

The system, applications launched by the user, background programs, and even crashes spawn processes that consume some of the RAM (second column from the right). The rightmost column gives short description corresponding process, although by no means 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 consciously, others fall at the request of the system or are included in startup, others penetrate against the wishes of the owner, and some, like viruses, deliberately harm him. Therefore, it is necessary to put things in order in this matter, consistently clearing each category.

Close unnecessary programs and applications

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

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

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

In this window, you can also close any program, but this should not be abused. Crashing the application may result in the loss of unsaved data, as well as some problems the next time it is launched. In addition, Windows 7 cannot always correctly recognize all dependent processes, some may remain in RAM, wasting computer resources for no good. However, shutting down the application using "Task Manager" becomes the best tool when the program is frozen and does not respond to user actions. In this case, you should use the "End Task" option without hesitation.

Stop background processes and services

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

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

Table: list of services that can be stopped

"Task Manager" Windows 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 particular utility only affects the current session. Rebooting will allow the system to restart all services stopped in this way.

Cleaning "Startup"

An effective way to remove unnecessary programs from the Startup list is to edit the System Configuration. Press the combination "Win" (a button with a proprietary Windows icon) and R. In the "Open" line of the "Run" window that appears, write the msconfig command, and then press the "OK" on-screen button.

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

Restarting Windows Explorer

Another way to free up some of the RAM can be to restart the 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.

Click on the "End Process" button. The taskbar should disappear, as well as 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 appeared small window "Create a new task" in the input area "Open" we type explorer.exe.

Click OK to restart the application. Desktop icons and the taskbar are back, and some of the RAM is left unoccupied.

regedit command

You can unload autoload 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 click "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 a certain skill of the user and caution, since careless removal of important components can disrupt the system.

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

Virus removal

The lack of physical memory can be caused by activities malware. It is necessary to install a good antivirus program with a fresh database of signatures. For a while can also help free scanners viruses that can be downloaded from manufacturers' websites. For example, Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool.

Hard drive cleaning

Part 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 a while are unloaded and written to this file. This frees up more physical memory. For this method to work effectively, you need to have enough free space on your hard drive. Therefore, it must be removed regularly. extra files, empty the trash and uninstall unused applications. If your computer does not have a solid-state, but a magnetic HDD, you should regularly defragment, which more conveniently organizes the storage of blocks of information and consolidates unallocated space.

Special programs for cleaning RAM

Advanced System Care

The Advanced SystemCare app is a flexible tool designed to customize Windows work, including by putting things in order with RAM. The program is distributed in several configurations, including the free one, which can be downloaded from the manufacturer's website. As in many free apps, in Full installation several promotional "gifts" are included, so it's better to choose "Custom installation" and remove everything 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 available in Expert Mode.

Before starting work, you need to carry out a check, having previously marked (in the “Expert Mode”) the parameters under study.

The "Quick Options" tab also serves to customize the application and once again demonstrates the benefits paid version, which has much more possibilities.

Having set all the switches to the desired position, click "Apply", and then start the test. The application shows interim reports for the entertainment of the user.

The results are presented a bit dramatic, in red colors, but also very informative. Fortunately, to fix all the problems found, just click the big "Fix" button.

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

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

However, ordinary user can work in a simplified mode, this will already 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 for optimizing RAM

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 application claims almost a hundred cleaning options and tools, resource monitoring, download settings, control of major browsers, office applications and communicators.

The program removes temporary files, scans and fixes the registry, and also provides the ability 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 the operation of RAM, but it operates according to a special algorithm. The program accesses the RAM every half an hour, 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 program, specifically 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.

memory cleaner

MemoryCleaner is a slightly more functional, but also very small memory cleaning program. Allows you to select one of four optimization levels, has a memory status monitor, and can also run 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 offload RAM through Windows optimization (Mz RAM Booster program)

How not to clog your computer's RAM

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

Due to its specificity, 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 of great importance for the stable operation of the system. However, for various reasons, errors can accumulate in it, which causes the need for cleaning. Technically, this means deleting the swap file and recreating it manually or every time you restart Windows.

Using the "Control Panel"

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

We are looking for the line "System" in the "All Control Panel Items" window and go to it.

On the left side of the window that appears is the button we need "Advanced system settings".

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

In the next window "Performance Options" go to the "Advanced" tab. This is the actual total size of the swap file. Click "Change..."

The "Virtual Memory" window gives more detailed description paging file settings.

We uncheck the item "Automatically select the size of the paging file", then opposite all disks set the switch "No paging file" and click "Set".

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

Using the "Group Policy Editor"

This way you can force Windows to clean itself virtual memory during the session termination procedure. The paging file will be deleted regularly, but for the same reason, it will take a little longer to turn off the computer.

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

In the appeared window "Editor of the local group policy"Go to the "Computer Configuration" tab in the left third, then select "Windows Configuration".

Select the "Local Policies" directory.

We go to the folder, also called "Security Settings".

We are on target. In the central third of the window is a long list in which we look for "Shutdown: clear the virtual memory paging file", then activate the pop-up menu by pressing the right mouse button. Since we do not need "Help" now, we 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 "Registry Editor"

This method is faster, but requires some experience, because Windows registry 7 is a very important element, it should be handled with care.

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

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

After we select the desired directory, the window will display a list of parameters stored in it. Select ClearPageFileAtShutdown and press the right mouse button to open the pop-up menu.

Click on the "Change ..." option, after which a small window "Change the DWORD value (32 bits)" 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 at each end of work.

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

After editing the "Startup" list, the easiest 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 correct the situation with the help of specialized programs or expand the memory using external drives.

What takes up computer memory and how to clear it

If you remember, not so long ago I published on a blog in which I talked about processor load. So, here I want to draw a parallel, since applications that load the CPU also occupy RAM.

And this means that we will use the same tools to identify resource-intensive processes. This is good, because people are lazy by nature and do not always want to learn something new.

It’s worth starting, of course, with the Task Manager already known to us. We press the magic combination CTRL + ALT + DEL on the keyboard and begin to understand. Oh yes, that's interesting.

We immediately sort the column "Memory" in descending order and see the programs that eat resources the most. The easiest thing to do is to right-click an additional menu and end the process.

But again I want to warn you. Watch what you close. Systemic windows processes no idea to touch. And you can find out that the system uses it using the "Details" function or using a search on the Internet. The picture above is just an example of such a (system) process.

Do not produce browser tabs

We all love to surf the Internet. Well, what about without it in our time. It often happens that a user has a whole pool of tabs open in the browser. Of course, after all, many have time to read the news at the same time, correspond in social networks. networks and, for example, check mail. Geeks!

Each such tab is located in the RAM of the computer. Think about how easy it is to load it to the limit. Hence the conclusion: do not keep open the pages you do not need. Why guys? Used and closed. It's so simple.

The following example shows that Yandex.Browser launches a separate process for each such page. And now imagine if the amount of RAM on the computer is already enough back to back. There is something to think about.

Look at startup and services

I think everything is clear here. We go to the Task Manager section of the same name and see if everything from the above list is really needed to work in the background.

Quite often on the Web, in cases of severe lack of memory, it is advised to disable services that are not directly related to Microsoft, that is, system ones. As for me, the measure is not quite popular, but it has the right to life.

It is done as follows using the example of Windows 10. In the search bar, we drive in the combination indicated below the figure below and go to the "Services" section.

Of course, after actions with startup and services, it is advisable to restart the computer. Well, how did you turn it on? So you did everything right. And at this point I caught myself thinking that the post smoothly switched to the topic of how to clear the RAM. 😉

Let's summarize. Now you know how to analyze the occupied computer memory. If all of the above manipulations did not help you, it may be time to think about increasing its volume. What do you think about this? Write in the comments.

Among users computer science there is an opinion that there is never too much ... And you can’t argue with this, dear reader, especially when it comes to modern machines, in which the hardware configuration corresponds to solid characteristics, and the Windows system installed on board the PC is a 64-bit version. However, the “sick” 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 rack his brains over solving the “lack of RAM” problem. However, we will not take root in the extreme complexity of "operational misunderstandings" and will resort to simple but effective methods for diagnosing and optimizing the system's computer swap. Well, the article promises to be memorable. RAM secrets are waiting to be revealed!

Sentry, the physical memory of the computer is loaded!

What to do and how to deal with it? Probably, these are the questions that come to the mind of the user when he becomes an unwitting witness to the monstrous inhibition operating system Windows.

• With each subsequent turning on of the PC, the launch of the OS slows down and slows down.
• The clickability of the operating system at startup and during use becomes unbearable due to the “long-playing waiting 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 not every "waiting" understands that all of the above may 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 speed?

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 (lowest area of ​​the screen) with the right mouse button.
• From the drop-down list, select "Dispatcher ...".
• 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 RAM. If your PC has Vista or a later version of Windows operating system, then the value of used memory should not exceed 70-75% of the total value of the physical swap. Otherwise, the RAM area must be unloaded.

Memory problems start from the start of the OS

When you see that the computer's physical memory is loaded at 80% or above this value, pay attention to autoload. Most likely at the moment Windows startup the mentioned service activates many background applications and various software. Often, it is for this reason that RAM is overloaded, literally “torn” between requests from multiple programs to allocate the amount of memory they need to work. However, fixing such an unpleasant situation can be quite easy.

• In the search bar of the launcher windows 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 startup software.

You will be surprised how quickly your OS will boot after a system restart. Nothing prevents you from making sure in practice 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 clear 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 pointing the marker at the 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 clear it” will be completely resolved. After all, some running applications are incredibly “gluttonous” in terms of using system RAM resources.

Another way to free up 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 key combination "Alt+Ctrl+Del".
• After you get to the service window already familiar to you, 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 "aggressive items", as disabling some critical Windows services can adversely affect the overall stability of your OS.

"Miracle" RAM optimizers

When the physical memory of the computer is 90 percent loaded (you learned from the previously presented section of the article that such a value is a deviation from the norm), some of the users are in a hurry to clear the RAM area using various utilities. However, not many of them realize that this type of RAM optimization is a waste of time, since they do not contribute anything specific to the solution of the problem. The “promising functionality” of such optimizers only creates the illusion that memory is being freed up, while introducing some difficulties into the operation of the OS ... Rest assured: manual method much more efficient and more expedient to carry out than imaginary "help" from third-party developers. By the way, we advise you to just forget about this (second) RAM optimization method ...

Malicious code and methods for its detection

Often the user asks the question: "The physical memory of the computer is loaded: a virus or not?". This problem is especially acute when all the above actions have been implemented in practice. What is the matter and why does RAM continue to lose its working potential? Let's figure it out.

• Download one of the anti-virus utilities from the Internet: Dr.Web CureIt!, Malwarebytes Anti-Malware or HitmanPro.
• After running application will finish 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 installed on your PC is far from being able to fully protect your system from the penetration and subsequent negative impact of this or that “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 are working in Word and listening to music at the same time using an Internet browser, and you see that the physical memory of your computer is 77% loaded, there is no reason to worry. 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 “capabilities”? 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 operating system 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

Summing up

So, with some certainty, we can say that the once difficult situation for you “the physical memory of the computer is loaded, what to do” is now resolved. Nevertheless, one important "operational" moment is still worth mentioning.

• If you are using Windows Vista, the seventh OS, or later versions of the Microsoft product, then if there is not enough RAM, you can try disabling the Superfetch service.

And the last thing: do not miss the opportunity to upgrade your PC - adding an additional RAM module will significantly expand the functionality and "combat capability" of your computing equipment. Don't let your computer go crazy!

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

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

Then, to view images (processes), go to the section "Processes". It opens a list of currently running objects. 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 the 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 in vain, only taking up memory. Accordingly, in order to reduce the load on the RAM, you need to disable unnecessary programs and services that match those images. These tasks can be solved both using the built-in Windows tools and using third-party software products.

Method 1: Using Third Party Software

First of all, consider a way to free up RAM using a third-party software. Let's learn how to do this using the example of a small and handy Mem Reduct utility.

1. After downloading the setup file, run it. The installation welcome window will open. Click 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 preventing this, leave these default settings by clicking Next.



4. Next, a window opens in which, by checking or unchecking the boxes next to 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 settings, press Install.



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



6. After that, a window opens, where it is reported that the program was successfully installed. If you want it to be launched immediately, make sure that near the item "Run Mem Reduct" there was a checkmark. Next click Finish.



7. The program is starting. As you can see, her interface is in 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 an option to choose the language that suits you. To do this, click on the field with the name of the current language English (default).



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



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



11. Then move to the settings section "Memory Cleanup". 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 change this indicator to a different percentage if you wish. Also, by checking the box next to the parameter "Cleaning every", you will run the periodic RAM cleaning function after a certain amount of time. The default is 30 minutes. But you can also set another value in the corresponding field. Once 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 window of Mem Reduct, 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. Click "Yes".



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

Method 2: Using a Script

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

1. Click "Start". Move on the inscription "All programs".



2. Choose a folder "Standard".



3. Click on the inscription "Notebook".



4. will start "Notebook". Insert an entry into it using the following template:

   
   FreeMem=Space(***********)
   
   

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

   RAM (GB)x1024x100000

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

   FreeMem=Space(409600000)

   And the general record will look like this:

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

   

   If you do not know the amount of your RAM, then you can see it by following these steps. Click "Start". Further PKM click on "A computer" and choose from the list "Properties".

   

   The computer properties window will open. In the block "System" there is a record "Installed Memory (RAM)". It is opposite this entry that the value necessary for our formula is located.



5. After the script is written to "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 move to position "All files". In field "File name" enter a file name. It can be arbitrary, but it must end with the .vbs extension. For example, you could use this name:

   Clearing RAM.vbs

   After these steps have been completed, click "Save".



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



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



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

Method 3: disable autoload

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

There is also another way to enable autoload for programs. It is produced by adding shortcuts with a link to them executable file to 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 autorun programs. But we will not dwell on these options, since a separate lesson is devoted to them.

Method 4: Disable Services

As mentioned above, the loading of RAM is affected by various running services. They act through the svchost.exe process, which we can observe in "Task Manager". Moreover, several images with the same name can be launched at once. Each svchost.exe corresponds to several services at once.

In the same way, you can disable other services if you know for sure that they will not be useful to you or the system. More information about which services can be disabled is discussed in a separate lesson.

Method 5: Manually clearing RAM in the Task Manager

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

But it is important to note that the user must 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. Stop important system processes may lead to incorrect operation of the system or to an emergency exit from it.

Method 6: Restart File Explorer

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

There are quite a few options for clearing system RAM. All of them can be divided into two groups: automatic and manual. Automatic options are performed using third party applications and self-written scripts. Manual cleaning is performed by selectively removing applications from autorun, 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 extra time, or who have minimal PC knowledge, are recommended to use automatic ways. More advanced users who are willing to spend time spot cleaning RAM prefer manual options for completing the task.

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