RAM is an important attribute of a personal computer. Often it is cluttered with unnecessary processes and files that interfere with its normal functioning. For the correct and fast operation of the computer, you should periodically unload and optimize the system manually or using special utilities.

Differences in the types of computer memory: RAM, physical and video memory

Computer RAM is a memory that stores temporary information necessary for the normal functioning of running processes and programs. When the system shuts down, it resets to zero.

From volume random access memory computer performance depends: with an increase in the amount of RAM, the number of processes running simultaneously increases.

The amount of RAM depends on the performance and speed of the computer.

Physical memory is implemented in computer architecture in the form of chips. It is divided into physical pages, and the address space is divided into logical pages. Physical memory includes hard drives, removable memory modules, external drives.

Performance issues are most often caused by insufficient physical memory.

A type of RAM is video memory. This is the memory that is used in the video cards of a computer to process graphical processes. Video memory supplies GPU all the information needed to render the image. The higher the amount of video memory, the easier it is for the processor to process computer graphics, which means that the frames on the screen will change faster and better.

Video memory is required for graphics processing

How to find out what is occupied by RAM

Through the "Task Manager" you can see all currently running processes and the part of the RAM that they occupy. To run it:

In order not to clog up the RAM, it is worth minimizing the tabs in the browser program in time, closing applications in the system itself and periodically restarting the computer. This will avoid the problem of hanging processes that may not appear in the list of programs in the task manager.

Video: how to enable task manager

How to optimize RAM

There are various ways to optimize RAM.

Close unnecessary programs and applications

We start offloading RAM by closing unnecessary programs.

The problem with memory overflow, which can be found out by the message issued by the Android operating system "Memory is full", is quite common. Moreover, there are no universal solutions for it, but there are many tips. IN this material we will try to systematize all or at least most of the available information on this issue.

Types of memory in Android devices

RAM, Random Access Memory or RAM - random access memory or random access memory. Software (including operating system and installed applications) writes to given memory the data they need in the course of their work and can quickly read them. RAM requires constant power - when you turn off or reboot the device, it is completely cleared. The more RAM, the more different processes and services can be running simultaneously. The “Phone memory is full” error can occur if the entire amount of RAM is completely exhausted, and there is not enough free space for the application to be launched.

ROM, Read Only Memory or ROM - read-only memory. The information stored in it cannot be changed and is recorded when the phone is manufactured or when it is reinstalled. operating system- that is, in the process of flashing. ROM is often divided into several sections to perform internal functions.

Interal Storage (Interal Phone Storage) - internal storage of a smartphone (or other device). This section of memory is designed to store user data, installed applications, and so on. This is something like an analogue of a hard drive in a personal computer. Naturally, in the process of writing data to the internal memory of an Android device, there is less free space here. The total amount of storage and the amount of free space can be viewed in the device settings.

External Storage - or, in fact, a microSD / microSDHC memory card. The user can expand this type of memory at will, unless, of course, the device supports memory cards, and there is an appropriate slot for this. Is something like an external hard drive for a personal computer. The total and occupied volumes of this type of memory, as well as free space on the card, can be checked in the settings of the Android gadget. The memory card can store multimedia data such as music, movies, pictures. Starting with Android 2.2, it became possible to transfer installed applications to a memory card, if the application itself supports it, thus saving space on the internal drive. Before replacing a memory card, it is strongly recommended to first unmount it, and not just remove it from the device.

Why does memory run out

Usually, after some time of relatively “quiet” use of the device on Android, users begin a period when they want to programmatically modify this device in every possible way. The endless installation of applications, scripts, and so on begins. And sooner or later, the message “Phone memory is full” appears, especially if the model is not one of the “top-end” ones, and this very memory is not so much. It is logical to assume that the problem is in the RAM - yes, this is partly true. But it is much easier to clean it up, it can be done both through the settings and using various downloadable utilities. So, the message about the lack of memory in the device appears when the internal drive is full. Of course, you can constantly clean this very drive, delete unnecessary applications, and so on, but over time it will be seen that the notorious “Phone memory is full” will appear more and more often. What is it connected with?

• operating room android system installs apps on internal memory by default;
• not every application is available for transfer to a memory card;
• "sewn" into your device is vital important programs like Google Maps and Google Play are periodically updated, taking up additional internal memory cells;
• some manufacturers throw pre-installed games and other software, which is called bloatware, into the smartphone or tablet you bought to the heap.

Free space check

Through the dispatcher

On Samsung devices, press and hold the Home button for about a second, then go to the storage icon.

The data here is displayed in the Busy/Total format, so you will need to remember a little arithmetic lessons.

Through settings

Everything is simpler here: Settings> Options> Memory . And you don't have to count.

How to clean - overview of options

Operational measures

For a quick, although not very long, solution to the situation, cleaning up temporary files will help. They have the .rm extension and are stored in the folder data local mp. You can delete temporary files with Root access, for example, using Root Explorer.

Also, in the above folder data you can find many files that have the .log extension and contain "error" in the name - these are error log files of various applications that take up quite a lot of space. We delete them and forget about “Phone memory is full” for a while.

Removing dex files

And now let's look at a more thorough way to clean up space on the internal drive. Each program on a smartphone or tablet, or any other Android device, when installed, creates a file with the extension .dex in the directory datadalvik-cache. But sometimes, on some system applications, these files are missing, and the following picture is visible:

Indeed, it is strange that the program takes 0 bytes. As it turns out, the reason lies in the fact that along with these files, the firmware contains files of the same name, but with the .odex extension. These files can be created, and then you don't need to leave .dex files. For example, LuckyPatcher can "dress" applications. So, first we look in the properties of the application, how much space it takes:

IN this case it's 1.68 MB, so the corresponding .dex file in datadalvik-cache takes up the same amount of space, and the created .odex file will weigh the same. We launch the mentioned LuckyPatcher, select the desired application in the list, hold down on it (not just “tap” once, but hold down), we see the context menu:

We select the first or second item, and it does not matter that the application may not need to remove the license check or remove ads at all. After that, the program will create the .odex files we need. Now you can remove the .dex files from datadalvik-cache. And now we see that the application already takes 0 bytes, but it works fine. This method suitable for system applications.

For custom applications, things are a little different. We select the application we need and go to its folder on the memory card, look at the free memory this application. In this example, 1.56 MB is reserved for the program folder, while the .dex file is 1.68 MB.

There are several ways to solve this problem: either move the selected application to the system directory and carry out the manipulations described above, or forget about this venture specifically with this application and take up some other program. By the way, if you move the application to user memory, and then create .odex, you can delete .dex, and the program will work fine. But when you move it to a flash drive, the .odex file will be deleted, and the application will refuse to work. In this case, there will be only two options left: reinstall the program again or do a complete cleanup of dalvik-cache. So not every application can work without .dex - the method will only work with applications that have more free memory than .dex.

hard reboot

You can solve the problem radically by using hard reset– hard reset of the communicator. The step is not bad, returning the device to its original, factory settings. The speed of work increases, the smartphone instantly responds to all inputs and literally starts to “fly”. But, on the other hand, such an action can cause inconvenience for the user, because it is the deletion of data, files, applications that he will be forced to install again.

Removing unnecessary applications, their updates and cache

To get rid of unused applications, go to Settings > Options > Application Manager.

Once in the "Downloaded" tab, call up the menu and sort the files by size. Next, select the applications you abandoned and click "Delete".

You can remove updates only for those applications that you installed yourself - with the built-in ones, such a trick will not work.

Select the application, click on "Uninstall updates", and after that - on "Disable".

If you have root, then you can even get rid of the system software. But be careful - one awkward movement, and the smartphone will fall into a dead sleep.

To clear the application cache, go to: Settings> Options> Memory.

Wait a few seconds until the amount of occupied space is determined, then select the "Cached data" item and tap "OK".

Using the CCleaner utility

Not to say that this method is super-efficient, given that some utilities themselves take up a lot of space, and even show ads. Therefore, if you decide to resort to it, then choose a proven CCleaner.

After the utility has done its job, you can safely delete it - until the next need.

Video: How to free up memory on Android

“Phone memory is full” is by far one of the most annoying and annoying inscriptions for Android device owners. We hope that thanks to our advice, she will not bother you for a long time.

RAM is the most important component of any computer or laptop. To a greater extent, it determines the speed of the device and, accordingly, the more RAM is installed on the computer, the better and easier it will work. You can improve computer performance by increasing the physical amount of memory, but in Windows 7 the same result can be achieved in several other ways, for example, by cleaning it.

What is RAM, physical and video memory

All operations with information are carried out by the central processor of the computer, and it does this only with the information contained in the random access memory. A lot of different information is loaded here, including intermediate results of various calculations and current data. Literally all the operations that a computer performs involve accessing RAM and its subsequent use. Thus, we can draw a simple conclusion - everything that you do on a computer, one way or another, can consume RAM resources. Thanks to this, it becomes clear why computers with a small amount of RAM perform much worse than other devices with more resources.

In addition to random access memory, there are several more types of memory, these are physical and video memory.

If you look at the system indicators, which display the amount of RAM, you will probably be surprised, because it will indicate a slightly smaller amount than you set. A certain amount of RAM is automatically reserved by the system for the functioning of the central processor. As a rule, this volume is not very large, but it is mandatory for the operation of the “brain” of a personal computer. This part is called the physical memory of the device.

Each video adapter has its own memory. In fact, this is the same RAM, only installed on a separate computer component, which performs the function of transferring an image to a monitor. Unlike traditional RAM sticks, each of which the PC owner can independently replace (add, remove some or replace them), video memory is non-removable. As a result, you can increase the amount of such memory only by replacing the old video adapter with a new one or by purchasing an additional video card.

How to see what the RAM is doing

operating room Windows system 7 can show the user information about what is currently occupied by the computer's RAM. All this can be viewed independently, without additional tools, using the system, built-in capabilities. The Task Manager will help users with this. It can be opened in two ways: Press the key combination Ctrl + Alt + Del on the keyboard and select the “Task Manager” application in the menu that appears. Right-click on the "Taskbar" and select "Task Manager" from there.

By default, the program automatically opens the "Performance" tab for the user. Here you can see the load on the central processor at the current time, how much it is used running programs and also look at the history of physical memory usage. In some cases this may be necessary. However, this is only a download chart. individual elements systems, but more accurate and detailed information users can find in the "Processes" tab.

The "Processes" indicates all the information about running applications on the computer, including even those processes that appeared as a result of failures. In the far left column, you can see the name of the process, in the penultimate column, the amount of RAM occupied by a particular process, and in the far right, a detailed description. In this way, you can look at the table and sort all the processes, for example, by the amount of resources consumed and terminate them if necessary.

How to free up computer memory

RAM is often a scarce resource for many applications. Some of them the user launches quite consciously, while others begin to work at the “will” of the system or because of autoload. Do not forget that there are applications that deliberately harm the device, can consume a significant part of system resources - malicious software. Be that as it may, they all consume RAM, so the user needs to regularly clean up the RAM.

Close unnecessary programs and applications

The easiest way to clear RAM is to disable various programs and applications.

In this way, some of the physical memory can be freed. All active programs and applications are displayed by the Windows 7 operating system as special icons located at the bottom of the screen, on the Taskbar. Thanks to the new Aero interface, which appeared in Windows Vista, the user can easily view the working view of windows. Thus, you can understand in which windows there is important, unsaved information. All those applications that you do not need right now, you can disable and increase performance, free up computer memory, and for this, just click on the cross located at the top of the active window.

Separately, mention should be made of the work of web browsers. The fact is that each new tab that you open in the browser represents a separate process for the system. Thus, if the number of such tabs is large, and the amount of RAM, on the contrary, is small, then the performance of your computer will deteriorate significantly. If you do not need a browser at all now, then close it completely. If you only need some separate tabs, then leave them, and remove the rest. For example, it often happens that users enter a query into a search engine and leave this tab open. It will also use system resources, so make sure that all those tabs that you do not need are disabled.

If necessary, users can use the "Task Manager" to disable active applications. This will require:

All active tasks will be displayed here, including those that cannot be closed by simply clicking on the "cross" in the upper right corner of the window (hung applications). Try to use this method only when some programs on your computer freeze and do not respond to actions.

Remember that it is better not to abuse this method of disabling applications. In this case, this is an emergency shutdown of the program and, of course, some data may not be saved. In addition, this method of disabling may cause problems when you launch the application later.

Closing background processes and services

Some types of programs and applications run in the so-called background and consume RAM. As a rule, they do not have an active window. Their entire interface is either minimized to tray, or not noticeable at all. However, this does not mean that they do not consume system resources. Often, it is they who cause a decrease in the speed of a personal computer, a deterioration in its performance. Therefore, it is recommended to check all processes at least occasionally. For this you should:

All active processes will be displayed here. Be careful - do not disable system processes, as this can lead to problems in the computer. If you have no idea what exactly can be disabled and what is not, then take a look at the name of the process itself. As a rule, it is identical to the name of the application or very similar to it. You will see familiar, unnecessary processes, then feel free to disable them.

PC users rarely pay attention to running services. They, along with other applications and processes, consume resources, namely, they occupy the physical memory of the computer. Some of the services are system services, disabling which can lead to problems, but there are also those that can be disabled without problems. You can view a list of all services running on a computer as follows:

As soon as you click on "Services", a special window will open, which will display complete information about a particular service on your computer. Without a doubt, you can disable the following types of services: "IP Helper Service", as it is simply useless on a home computer and has no practical value. "Secondary login" - it is desirable to disable for security reasons. The "Changed Link Tracking Client" is a service that the average user will not need at all. " SSDP Discovery"- must be enabled only if you have devices connected to the computer via the SSDP protocol. " Windows Search(Windows Search) ”- the service is only necessary if you use computer search too actively. "Fax" - the service can be left active only if you use the computer as a fax.

Cleaning startup options

Autoload is performed immediately after starting the graphical shell. In this case, all programs, applications included in the startup list will be loaded into the computer's RAM according to the list. Usually, various anti-virus applications are prescribed here that ensure the safety of the user while working on the network, mail applications (messengers), browsers, as well as malware, provided that they are on the computer and have not been recognized by any anti-virus software. If the user does not regularly check the "Startup" parameters, then over time a lot of unnecessary applications, which will partially consume RAM resources.

Most effective method autostart cleaning is to change the system configuration. To run it you should:

All programs and applications that start automatically with your operating system will be displayed here. You can disable all unfamiliar names without any problems.

Please note that in "Startup" may be written system utilities, disabling which can lead to malfunctions during computer operation. Therefore, be careful.

Restart Windows Explorer

You can free up a small amount of RAM if you restart the Windows Explorer process. He is nothing but user interface(start menu, windows, etc.). First you have to disable it, and then re-register it in a special line and run it. Thus, you will free up some of the RAM. To do this, you will need to do the following:

After that, the entire interface of the operating system should disappear, but do not worry - everything is going as it should. The next step is to restart the process:

All icons, the interface will immediately return to their place, and at the same time some of the RAM on your computer will be freed.

regedit Command

You can free up a small amount of memory using the regedit - cleanup command system registry. This will require:

A special registry editor window will appear, where you have to navigate through it to find:

All of these directories contain shortcuts to software that starts automatically, without user intervention. They are located in the section on the right.

Be careful, as changing data in the registry requires a certain skill and caution. Removing important system components may cause your computer to malfunction.

Malware removal

It has already been said a little higher that some types of malicious programs can consume only system resources. Other, less dangerous ones simply use RAM for their work. In any case, it is necessary to deal with these misfortunes in order to return the computer to its previous state. You can detect and remove malicious software using antiviruses. Fortunately, today developers provide free versions with limited functionality, but even so they are fully capable of protecting your computer from outside threats. To scan and remove viruses, it is enough:

Computer hard drive cleaning

The hard drive of a computer often has a hard time. It can store a huge amount of data, including those that are not used by any program or application. All this over time can lead to a deterioration in the performance of the computer. In addition, it is on the hard disk that a certain amount is blocked in advance for storing the paging file, which is otherwise called virtual memory. The system resorts to using it if the RAM resources are already insufficient. Then the information is written to virtual memory and subsequently everything necessary is taken from there, but for effective work You need to have enough free space on your hard drive. That is why experts recommend regularly deleting unused programs, emptying the recycle bin and getting rid of obsolete files. In addition, it is recommended to defragment the hard drive. It will arrange all the necessary files and folders into specific sections on the hard disk, which will allow the system to find them much faster and easier in the future, without loading RAM or virtual memory. You can do this in the following way:

Video: how to offload RAM

Special programs for cleaning RAM

If for some reason you are worried that you might harm your computer, for example, by deleting some required files or close system processes, you can use the software. It has all the necessary functionality for clearing and unloading RAM.

Advanced System Care

This application is a whole set of settings for working with the operating system. With its help, users can clear the computer's RAM from unnecessary data. Developers supply this program in two variations - paid and free. In the first case, the functionality will be somewhat richer, but in the second, you will get the same ability to offload RAM, and for free. It should be noted that in free version there are not the most pleasant "surprises" in the form of additionally installed programs. Therefore, during installation, you should specify "Custom installation" and remove all unnecessary so as not to clog your computer even more. If you are an inexperienced user, you can change the interface to "Simplified". In the "Expert" mode, you can specify all the data that will be subjected to a thorough check. Change the settings as you wish and click on the "Check" button. After this procedure is completed, click "Fix" and you will get the result you wanted.

It should be noted that in whatever mode you run the test, extra information from the RAM will still be deleted by the program and you will free up a significant part of the RAM.

Wise Memory Optimizer

Wise Memory Optimizer is no longer such a professional program, but still allows you to perform all the necessary manipulations on RAM. It is free and has Russian localization, so anyone can easily download and install it on their Personal Computer. You do not need any special knowledge and skills to work with this utility. You can download a portable version of the program that does not require installation, but performs all the same functions. To clean and unload RAM, just run the application and click on the "Optimize" button. After completing the procedure, it is advisable to restart the personal computer, and you will immediately notice how much faster and better it began to work.

nCleaner

This free app, along with others, allows the PC owner to optimize their own device, and not only by freeing up RAM. It can delete temporary and junk files, which are not used by any applications, delete data from the registry and clean the information in RAM. To clear the RAM, just select the “Find Junk” item, click on the “Analyze” button and wait for the procedure to end.

CleanMem

This is one of the simplest utilities that allows you to clean up RAM. It does not have any third-party functions, so it takes up minimal space on your hard drive. In the application settings, the user can change the display of processes, the program icon in the tray, and change other minor parameters. Perhaps the most important feature program can be called what it will work in automatic mode. You do not have to regularly run a RAM check with your own hands. It will infiltrate RAM every thirty minutes, search for hidden and reserved data and unload them, and all this will happen automatically after installation.

VC RamCleaner

VC RamCleaner is an analogue of the previous utility. This is also a small and simple application used purely for clearing and unloading RAM. After running the utility, you will receive information about the maximum amount of RAM on the computer and currently used. Click on the Clean System Memory button, and you will immediately, after the end of the cleaning procedure, get the desired result. You can perform the procedure yourself or specify an acceptable time interval in the settings, after which the program will automatically re-analyze the system.

memory cleaner

The program, like the others, has a simple interface, does not take up too much space on the hard drive and allows you to offload RAM. After starting, you just need to click on the Start button, the verification and cleaning procedure will start. The results and history of checks can be viewed in the corresponding tab. The utility shows up-to-date information on the amount of RAM, the amount used and cleared.

RAM Memory Cleaner and Optimizer

The same easy-to-use, small program that will suit every user. After installation and launch, a window will appear that displays up-to-date information on consumed system resources at the current time. Despite the apparent simplicity of the utility, it allows you to free up not only RAM, but also the CPU. To do this, just click on the Start Optimizer button. You can minimize the application to tray and not terminate the process, then the utility will systematically be introduced into the device's RAM and regularly free it from unnecessary information.

How not to clog your computer's RAM

In order not to litter the computer's RAM, it is enough to regularly monitor what programs you have open. If any running application If you don't need it now, feel free to close it. Do not forget that each web browser tab also consumes RAM, so while surfing the web, try to remove those sites that you no longer need. Often, users forget to restart their computer, and such a simple procedure greatly contributes to offloading RAM. The last thing to mention in this case is to use an antivirus to prevent malware from getting into your computer. Many viruses and worms consume a lot of RAM, which will adversely affect the performance of the PC.

Video memory, due to its specificity, does not need any specialized cleaning. The user will only need to restart the computer or reinstall the drivers for the graphics adapter.

How to clean virtual memory

Virtual memory is just as important as RAM. The device usually resorts to using it if the RAM resources are already insufficient. Therefore, users are advised to clean it regularly. There are two ways to do this: using the "Control Panel" or the "Group Policy Editor".

In the first case, you will need:

This will display up-to-date information about the computer's virtual data. Change the paging file parameters using the "Set" button and specify the optimal value.

Remember that it should be no more than 50% of the amount of RAM.

In the second case:

1. Press the key combination Win + R on the keyboard;
2. In the displayed line, enter the name of the application gpedit.msc;
3. Go to the "Computer Configuration" tab;
4. Open "Windows Configuration" and select "Security Options" on the right;
5. In the "Local Policies" folder, go to the "Security Settings" directory;
6. In the list, you need to find the option "Shutdown: clear the virtual memory paging file" and run the parameters;
7. The last step is to change the switch to the "On" position and confirm the changes.

Video: how to work with virtual memory

Manually or with the help of additional utilities, each user can free up a significant part of the RAM and increase the speed of their own computer, optimize it and continue to work without failures and freezes. Regular cleaning and unloading of RAM will bring excellent results.

There is an opinion among users of computer technology that there is never too much ... And you can’t argue with this, dear reader, especially when it comes to modern machines whose hardware configuration corresponds to solid characteristics, and the Windows 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 rack his brains over solving the “lack of RAM” problem. However, we will not take root in the extreme complexity of "operational misunderstandings" and resort to simple but effective methods for diagnosing and optimizing the computer swap of the system. 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 slowdown of the Windows operating system.

• 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 (hover the marker over the object and right-click) 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 computer's physical memory 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: the manual method is 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 the running application finishes scanning the system, infected objects will be cleaned up, and malicious viruses will undergo a 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 a 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!

Over time, the forms and models of RAM chips have changed, the main thing has not changed - the purpose ...

Why is there not enough RAM?

Let's start with the fact that RAM today has higher characteristics, such as speed and frequency. The current computer assemblies mainly use DDR3, the latest RAM model, of course, is more productive than its predecessors. In new computers and laptops, about 3 gigabytes of RAM are increasingly being installed (for example, for normal Windows work XP required no more than 512 megabytes), this is due to the increasing user requests for a PC.

The amount of RAM and user requests do not always coincide, then a noticeable shortage of system resources begins, which is most often expressed in braking and problematic launch of some programs.

That's when it's worth asking about the amount of RAM and what it is spent on in the system. Of course, if the computer has only 1 gigabyte of memory installed, then you should not expect much from performance in new versions of Windows operating systems.

• In order to find out the total size of the computer's RAM, you need to right-click on the "Computer" shortcut on the desktop and from context menu select "Properties". In the window that opens, you can observe system information about the PC configuration, one of the lines of which also contains RAM.
  
  
  
• In order to check in real time which application is loading RAM, you can use the Task Manager. Open the "Task Manager" with the key combination Ctrl + Shift + Esc (for Windows XP - Ctrl + Alt + Del), go to the processes tab and click on the "RAM" column in it, thereby sorting the active processes by the largest amount of occupied RAM .
  
  
  

What programs take up RAM?

There are a number of programs that often take up more RAM compared to other software. So, for example, the main "absorber" of RAM will become, and it does not matter whose design it is and what version it is. Video editing can also be called the second in terms of the amount of RAM occupied. Also, do not forget about computer games, which require up to 6 - 8 gigabytes of RAM for an hour to work in high-performance mode!

Note! In addition to programs, the Windows operating system itself, starting with version Seven, uses RAM resources as a cache for frequently used system files!

Instead of an afterword

• If you expect to get a stable and maximum productive work, then you should think about. Of course, it may happen that there will not be a free slot or there will not be your RAM model at all, in such cases it ends with a complete upgrade of the computer!
• If you are an average user, then you will completely manage with one or two gigabytes, which is more than enough for normal work in the office work cycle. This amount of RAM is enough for small games and for working with office documents, accompanied by an anti-virus program.

The main thing is to monitor the health of the operating system as a whole, try to exclude programs from startup and not run an excessive number of applications at the same time.

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