Windows 7 RAM is clogged, what should I do? The physical memory of the computer is loaded, what should I do? Ways to clear computer memory. Types of computer memory

Question from a user

Hello. I'm trying to install one game, but when installing it, an error appears that there is not enough RAM!

How can I free her? Yes, by the way, the minimum technical requirements. The PC meets the requirements of the game. Is it possible to somehow configure a PC so that it uses less RAM?

Good day!

In general, the question is quite standard. If there is a lack of RAM, not only errors may appear, with messages from Windows that “memory is low...”, but also brakes may simply be observed, for example, when opening an application (often the PC does not respond to commands at all).

In general, Windows has a built-in memory cleaning mechanism, however, it does not always work as it should. In this article I will look at how to clear memory (release (more correct word in this context)) , as well as what to do to “use” RAM more efficiently. So...

To help!

Programs for cleaning memory in 2 clicks

Advanced System Care

An excellent program for optimizing and speeding up Windows. Allows you to remove all junk from your PC in a few clicks, defragment disks, and protect against viruses and threats. As for our topic of the article, the program contains performance monitor (to open it just right-click on the Advanced SystemCare icon (it appears in the tray next to the clock after installing the program) ).

Once the performance monitor is open - look at the top right corner, there will be a small window informing you about CPU and RAM usage. Actually, you need to click on the memory clear button (red arrow in the screenshot below), and after a moment, the memory will be freed of all unnecessary things. In my opinion, the cleaning was completed in just 2 clicks!

Memory cleared in Advanced SystemCare - 1261 MB memory freed

Wise Memory Optimizer

A very simple and at the same time effective utility for freeing and optimizing memory. After installing and launching the program, you just need to press one button "Optimization"(your memory will be cleared in a couple of seconds!). The program supports the Russian language, is free, works on Windows 7, 8, 10.

By the way, it is possible to configure automatic optimization when the memory load reaches, say, 85%. Convenient - you won’t need to start anything manually (i.e. once configured, the program will automatically optimize your memory).

What to do if there is not enough memory

Tip #1: buying a memory stick

Perhaps this is the most effective and practical advice, especially since memory prices are now quite affordable (especially if we are not talking about some newfangled things). By installing another additional memory stick, your productivity will increase in a way that no other program can do (unless, of course, the reason for the brakes is due to a lack of RAM).

Tip #2: Close apps you're not using

For some reason, many users do not close applications, but simply minimize them (even in cases where they do not intend to use them in the near future). As a result, as new applications are opened, the amount of memory used increases and the computer begins to slow down.

Note: in some cases, even when you close the program, its process may remain hanging and load the memory and CPU of your PC.

Therefore, I recommend that when the first brakes appear, open the task manager (combination Ctrl+Shift+Esc) , and see which applications are using the most memory. If there are applications in the list that you are not currently using (let's say some browser)- just complete the process.

Tip #3: Browser Tabs

Because The browser is now one of the most necessary and popular programs, I want to focus on it. The fact is that many users have dozens of different tabs open in their browser. Each open tab is an additional one. load on your PC's CPU and RAM. Try not to open a bunch of tabs, especially when you don’t need to.

Tip #4: Check startup

Many programs add themselves to startup during installation. And naturally, when Windows starts, they are loaded into memory (whether PCs will be needed at this time is not yet known...). Therefore, I recommend setting up Windows startup.

First, open the system configuration:

• press a combination of buttons Win+R;
• enter the command msconfig;
• click OK.

Note: In newer versions of Windows, this tab will contain a link to the task manager. It is in the task manager, for example, in Windows 10 that autostart is configured.

System configuration - startup tab

By the way, note that Windows shows next to each application the impact on loading: low, medium, high. Of course, first of all, pay attention to applications that have a high impact on downloads.

Tip #5: Restart Explorer

In some cases, Explorer can be very taxing on your memory (and not only her). In these cases, it is recommended to close it and start it again.

To do this, just open the task manager (Ctrl+Shift+Esc buttons), and right-click on Explorer - select "Restart", see screenshot below.

If you close Explorer, you will see a black screen and nothing else on it. It is enough to reopen Task Manager, press file/new task , and enter the command explorer. Thus, we will launch a new explorer.

New task (explorer)

Tip #6: Disable unnecessary services

There are quite a lot of services in Windows, and by default, many of them are enabled and running. While many users simply do not need some of these services. It is logical to save PC resources (especially if there are brakes) - you need to configure them, turn off everything unnecessary.

To open a list of services, click:

1. Win+R(so that the “Run” window appears with the “Open” line);
2. enter the command services.msc and press Enter.

Next, disable the services you don't need. For example: if you do not have a printer and fax, then you do not need the services: ""Print Manager", "Fax machine". The list of services that need to be disabled will be individual for each user.

In general, this topic is quite extensive, I discussed it in this article: (I also recommend optimizing your Windows).

Tip #7: Setting up the paging file

By default, Windows automatically installs a paging file, which is used to "expand" your RAM. In general, in most cases, the system itself corrects it and there is no point in interfering with its operation. But in some cases, setting up the paging file manually can slightly improve the performance of your computer.

To configure the swap file: first open the tab \System and Security\System . Next on the left in the menu, open the link "Advanced system parameters".

Then you need to open the subsection "Additionally" , and go to the tab "Options" (see subheading performance, screenshot below).

How to configure the swap file:

• The optimal paging file is considered to be approximately 1.5 times the size of the installed RAM (a page file that is too large will not speed up your PC!). By the way, the more RAM you have, the smaller the swap file, as a rule;
• if you have 2÷3 hard drives on your PC, place the swap file on the fastest one of them (it is also recommended to place the paging file not on the Windows system drive (if possible));
• The page file is hidden by default. To see it, turn it on in Explorer, or use Total Commander. The page file is called pagefile.sys (don't delete it by accident...).
• By the way, it is recommended to defragment the swap file. There is a special one for this. utilities:

Tip #8: Windows Performance Settings

By the way, when you configure the paging file, do not close the Windows performance settings settings. In the tab "Visual effects" check the box next to the item "Provide the best performance" . This will also affect the responsiveness and speed of your PC.

Provide the best performance

In addition to this, I also recommend installing the classic theme, disabling gadgets, etc. all sorts of bells and whistles and applications that inexperienced users love to install. All this takes up a sufficient amount of memory, and, of course, slows down the PC.

That's all, I hope you won't see errors with insufficient memory anymore.

RAM, or as it is also called, physical memory plays an important role in the speed of a computer and laptop. It is its volume that determines the number and “complexity” of simultaneously running and running programs. The more physical memory, the more programs and games you can run on it.

Today, the minimum comfortable amount of RAM is considered to be 4GB. If your computer has less of it, then it is recommended to increase this amount by adding RAM to speed up work.

But sometimes you can observe a situation where, when viewing the amount of consumed physical memory in the task manager, its volume is 90% or more. At the same time, not a single serious program or game is running, and the computer clearly slows down and periodically appears about the lack of virtual memory.

Determining what loads physical memory?

When faced with a similar situation, the first thing you need to do is determine the culprit and find out which program or process consumes the most memory.

To do this, open the task manager by right-clicking on the taskbar and selecting “Task Manager” from the menu that opens.

Launching Task Manager

In it, go to the processes tab and, if available, check the “Display processes of all users” checkbox.

Processes tab in Task Manager with process sorting enabled to reduce memory consumption

Now you can clearly see which program consumes the most memory.

Very often in Windows 7, almost all of the physical memory is consumed by the svchost.exe process. If it is this that is eating up all your RAM, then we recommend that you familiarize yourself with it.

In all other cases, simply highlight the process that is consuming a large amount of RAM and click the "End Process" button.

It is also worth checking the startup list and from it all unnecessary programs that are automatically loaded along with the operating system and take up space in the computer’s physical memory.

For comfortable work at the computer in operating systems Windows 7 and higher

Deterioration in computer speed is most often associated with RAM (RAM) load. Many open programs and applications significantly affect its performance.

Therefore, the easiest way out of this situation is to reduce the load on the PC by optimizing computing processes. There is no need to overload the system - there are several alternative effective methods.

Closing unnecessary programs

The degree of efficiency of the operating system directly depends on open applications. Some of them are system ones that cannot be deactivated. In this case, there is a possibility of a system error or even further deterioration in the performance of the computer. Therefore, you should adhere to a certain methodology, which differs depending on the type of active software (software).

Unnecessary applications

If the RAM is so overloaded that it is impossible to enter the program (freeze), you must perform the following steps:

However, there is a high probability of data loss. Therefore, it is recommended to use this technique only as a last resort. It is best to wait a while for the program to return to normal operation and terminate it correctly.

Background programs

In addition to visible processes, background processes may run when the computer is turned on and running. They are not visible on the current taskbar, but can significantly affect the workload of the OP. To close them, you can use the method described above.

After activating the task manager, go to the processes tab. For clarity, you can sort by memory value.

Active components will be arranged according to the degree of OP volume allocated for their operation. You can terminate certain processes only after you are completely sure that their absence will not affect the performance and functioning of the PC. These tasks include system ones, those responsible for connecting the network and operating external equipment (printers, scanners, etc.).

Some background processes may appear in the Control Panel in the lower right corner. You can determine the name by placing the mouse cursor on it - the name of the application will be displayed in a pop-up window. In most cases, you can exit it by pressing the right mouse button and selecting the appropriate menu item. Some antivirus programs do not have this feature. First, you need to open the software with the left mouse button and perform deactivation from the main menu.

Cleaning startup

To increase user comfort, there is an autoload function. When the computer starts, it initiates the selected applications. Some software developers configure the installation so that programs start automatically without the user's knowledge. This is especially true for background processes. You can remove them from startup in the following ways.

Editing folder contents:

1. on the system drive we find the startup folder;
2. it is located in the following path: C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\StartMenu\Programs\Startup;
3. it contains shortcuts to software loaded simultaneously with the operating system. To clean startup, just remove the extra shortcut.

Msconfig utility:

However, this method will not release the OP - to do this, you need to restart the computer.

Restarting Windows Explorer

Explorer is a file manager integrated into the operating system. It is possible to restart it without closing other operations.

Task Manager:

• use the key combination Alt+Ctrl+Del to open the utility;
• in the “Processes” tab we find the image name explorer.exe. By clicking on the “End” button, we deactivate the task.

When this happens, the taskbar and the Start button will disappear. No need to worry - other applications will remain active.

To restart:

Batch file:

• a standard file is created on the desktop using Notepad, which initially has the extension .txt;
• Having opened it, write the following lines: taskkill /f /im explorer.exe, start explorer.exe
• After saving, rename it: “restart explorer.bat”.

It is important to monitor the change in extension and icon. The latter should be displayed as a gear. Explorer will restart after clicking on the file icon. The system will take some time - so there is no need to try to reinitialize. Otherwise, several conductors will be launched, which will lead to the opposite result - a decrease in the free amount of RAM.

Video: clearing memory

How to clear RAM without restarting your computer

One effective way is to manually configure Windows registry settings.

It will quickly clear RAM and increase the speed of your computer. However, you should immediately warn that setting incorrect values ​​can cause a decrease in work efficiency. Therefore, you should act strictly according to the instructions.

By the Regedit team

To enable the command line, go to the Start button and in the Accessories folder click Run. At the command line we type regedit, opening the registry menu.

You can then follow these procedures to increase the amount of free RAM:

These are some of the easiest and safest ways to improve OS settings. However, during operation, multiple errors accumulate in the registry, which can only be corrected with the help of special utilities. The most effective are CCleaner and RegistryLife.

Removing viruses

One of the reasons for the decrease in the volume of free OP is the presence of viruses. In addition to direct harm to the software, their activities reduce the performance of the computer. The methods described above are not suitable for removing them - viruses are often hidden from standard detection mechanisms. It is best to use anti-virus utilities - DrWeb, Kaspersky anti-virus. Among the shareware, Avast can be distinguished.

Currently, the network has both paid and shareware versions. With increased work intensity, it is best to use the first. After installation and first launch, the antivirus usually conducts operational diagnostics. Then you should run a full scan of all disks, including the pre-launch one, before Windows boots. With this approach, the likelihood of detecting third-party software is high.

For the antivirus to work effectively, you must adhere to the following rules:

• Set the settings to automatic updates.
• In the settings, specify a full check at least once a week and correctly set the characteristics of continuous monitoring.

By adhering to these rules, you can not only increase the amount of free memory on your computer, but also secure its functioning and protect important information from possible hacking.

Memory optimization

Currently, so-called memory optimizers have become widespread. These are paid or free utilities that, according to the developers, correctly distribute processes across free sectors of the operating system.

In fact, they have very low efficiency. The built-in manager handles this task best. To check this statement in the standard Windows set, run the application Resource Monitor. By activating several software, you can observe a sharp load on the operating system. However, over time, its level will drop to its old value. However, the software was not closed.

During the operation of the software, various areas of the hard drive are accessed. If it is filled to the maximum, the time required to complete operations increases.

To solve this problem you can do the following:

1. remove unnecessary files from your hard drive.
2. defragment it, optimize the distribution of space occupied by the software. This is a standard Windows feature. The launch shortcut is located in the Standard folder, subfolder - System Tools. After turning on the utility, to start the process, you need to click the Run defragmentation button.

The best way to optimize the OP is to remove unnecessary software and minimize the amount of startup. You also need to constantly scan with an antivirus and clean the registry. This will maximize your computer's performance.

The computer's RAM (Random Access Memory or RAM, random access memory or RAM, colloquially RAM) is gradually becoming clogged with unnecessary processes and fragments of opened applications. When a computer's RAM is clogged, it works slower, "glitches", and "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 look at how to clear your computer's RAM. There are several ways to perform cleaning.

Pre-diagnosis the computer's RAM; perhaps the reason is not its load, but a design problem or 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”;
• Next, select the testing method recommended by the system - reboot with verification;
• After rebooting the computer, testing will begin automatically. You will be able to watch its progress and see the results. After the process is completed, your device will reboot 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. Below we list possible methods. Choose how to free up RAM more conveniently for you, based on your preferences and capabilities.

• Open the task manager window by pressing Ctrl+Shift+Delete at the same time;
• Go to the "Processes" tab.

• Look at which of them consume the most RAM resources, you can determine this by looking at the column with CPU (central processing unit) data;
• Select an unnecessary process (also suspicious - some viruses consume a lot of system resources) by right-clicking on it;
• Click the button located below, “End process”;
• Launch the Run window again by pressing Win+R;
• Type msconfig in the line, click “OK”;
• In the “System Configuration” window that opens, go to the “Startup” tab, look at which program is rarely used, uncheck it (if necessary, start them manually);
• Apply the changes. Restart your computer/laptop.

Installing cleaning utilities

There are many utilities that 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 masquerade as them.

The program for cleaning RAM, distributed free of charge, takes up very little disk space. It very effectively cleans RAM, monitors resources, removes unnecessary DLLs from memory, and speeds up the processor.

A powerful RAM cleaner that will remove everything unnecessary from the cache without disturbing . The program has both automatic and manual modes. Manually select one of three commands:

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

Quick launch cleaner. The simplest interface, without unnecessary settings. When you first start it, a window will open showing the settings; in the General section, set the language to Russian.

If desired, change the default settings to your own. After cleaning the tray, hover over the utility icon and see the results.

Cleanup script

You can create your own simple software tool to clean your 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=Space(307200000);
• Msgbox" RAM cleaning completed successfully.",0,"Exclusive RAM cleaning";
• In the second line we entered a value for RAM of 3 GB. If the amount of RAM is different, enter the value using the formula “volume in GB x 1024 x 10000”;
• Save the script by entering a name in the save window, specifying the extension .vbs;
• To start cleaning the RAM, run the script file;
• In the window that appears, click “OK” when asked to clear.

RAM cleaning tools are simple, any user can do it. Still, we recommend that if your computer/laptop freezes, increase the amount of RAM and 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 operation. Increasing the physical size or speed of memory helps improve performance, but in Windows 7 you can achieve the same goal in less expensive ways. Often, rational spending, cleaning and professional care will bring more benefits than buying new sticks of RAM.

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

The computer's central processor performs its operations with data stored only in RAM. The executable module is loaded into it, and current data and intermediate calculation results 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 storage devices used in a computer. RAM got its name due to its high operating speed and dependence on external energy sources. Any power failure leads to a reset of the RAM data, so for long-term storage of information, ROM (read-only memory) is used - non-volatile, but slower. With the development of technology, this division is becoming largely arbitrary, since the speed of modern ROM, for example, solid-state drives, is comparable to the speed of RAM. In addition, for more economical consumption of RAM, Windows 7 uses a reserved part of the hard drive, called “virtual memory”.

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

The term "physical memory" is sometimes used to refer to RAM used "by profile", that is, not video memory or virtual memory. The presence of this particular part of 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 RAM is using 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 consuming it. More detailed information can be found in the “Processes” tab.

The system, applications launched by the user, background programs, and even malfunctions generate processes that consume some of the RAM (second column from the right). The rightmost column gives a brief description of the relevant process, although it is not always clear.

How to clean your computer's RAM

RAM is a scarce and coveted resource for many applications. Some of them are launched by the user deliberately, others enter 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 restore order in this matter by sequentially clearing each category.

Close unnecessary programs and applications

The easiest and most painless way to free up some physical memory is to close applications that are not currently in use. Windows 7 shows all open programs in the form of icons on the bottom panel of the screen, and the proprietary Aero interface allows you to quickly view the appearance of their working windows. It is better to close everything that is not needed during the current work session 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 up some memory.

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

In this window, you can also shut down 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 you launch it. In addition, Windows 7 cannot always correctly recognize all dependent processes; some may remain in RAM, wasting computer resources unnecessarily. However, ending an application using Task Manager becomes the best tool when the program is frozen and unresponsive to user input. In this case, you should use the “End task” option without any doubt.

Stop background processes and services

Some programs (for example, torrents) intentionally leave part 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 Windows “Task Manager” 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

Service	Why can I remove it?
KtmRm for distributed transaction coordinator
Offline files
IPSec Policy Agent
Adaptive brightness control	Useful for saving battery only if you have a light sensor.
Windows Firewall
Computer browser	Network service is not needed in the absence of a network.
IP Ancillary Service	Useless on a home computer.
Secondary login	Must be disabled for security reasons.
Print Manager	The service is only needed if you have a printer.
Access to HID devices	The service is needed only if there are devices connected via USB ports.
Windows Defender	Can be removed if antivirus is installed.
Changed Link Tracking Client
IPsec key modules for Internet key exchange and IP authentication
NetBIOS Support Module	Network service is not needed in the absence of a network.
SSDP detection	The service is needed only if there are devices connected via the SSDP protocol. It's better to turn it off for security reasons.
Basic TPM services	The service is only needed if you have control devices based on TMP or BitLocker chips.
Windows Search	Needed only for very active searches on the computer.
Parental Control	Useless service.
Server	Network service is not needed in the absence of a network.
Tablet PC input service	Only needed if you have handwriting input devices.
Windows Image Upload (WIA) service	The service is only needed when using digital cameras and scanners.
Bluetooth support	Only needed when connecting devices via Bluetooth.
Error Logging Service	The service is not needed by the average user.
Smart card	Only needed if you have smart card-based control devices.
Remote registry	The service is not needed by the average user. It is better to remove it for security reasons.
Fax	The service is only needed when using a computer as a fax.

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 unnecessary programs from the Startup list is to edit the System Configuration. Press the combination “Win” (the button with the Windows brand 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 checkbox 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 up some RAM is to restart the Windows Explorer user interface. 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 the “End process” on-screen button. The taskbar and desktop icons should disappear. Now you need to run the utility again. To do this, go to the “Task Manager” to another tab – “Applications” and click the “New task” button located in the lower right corner. In the small “Create a new task” window that appears, in the “Open” input area, type explorer.exe.

Click “OK” to re-launch the application. The desktop icons and taskbar return, and some of the RAM remains unused.

regedit command

You can unload startup by editing the registry. 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 section tree. Moving through it, we consistently 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 launch automatically. To remove an application from the Startup list, remove its shortcut from these sections.

Editing the registry requires certain user qualifications 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 appear in RAM without an invitation.

Removing viruses

Physical memory shortages can be caused by malware. You need to install a good antivirus program on your computer with a fresh signature database. Free virus scanners that can be downloaded from manufacturers' websites may also help for a while. For example, Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool.

Cleaning the hard drive

Some of the hard drive space is used by Windows 7 to store the page 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. In order for this method to work effectively, you must have sufficient free space on your hard drive. Therefore, you need to regularly delete unnecessary files, empty the trash, and uninstall unused applications. If your computer has a magnetic hard drive rather than a solid-state drive, you should regularly defragment it, 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 application is a flexible tool designed to customize the operation of Windows, including by putting things in order with RAM. The program is distributed in several configurations, including a free one, which can be downloaded from the manufacturer’s website. As with many free apps, there are a few promotional gifts included in the Full Install, so it's best to select the "Custom Install" and remove all the unnecessary stuff.

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 “Expert Mode”.

Before starting work, you need to check it by first marking (in “Expert Mode”) the parameters being studied.

The “Quick Settings” tab also serves to customize the operation of the application and once again demonstrates the advantages of the paid version, which has much more features.

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

The results are presented a little dramatically, in red tones, but also very informative. Fortunately, to fix all the problems found, you just need to click the big “Fix” button.

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

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

However, an ordinary 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, which contains a built-in antivirus.

Mini-programs to optimize RAM performance

Wise Memory Optimizer

Wise Memory Optimizer is another free program that specializes in RAM management. It is aimed at novice users and 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, management of major browsers, office applications and communicators.

The program deletes 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 secret or personal information.

CleanMem

The CleanMem utility is also designed to optimize RAM operation, but it operates according to a special algorithm. The program accesses RAM every half hour, finds blocks that are 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 for cleaning 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 little more functional, but also a very small memory cleaning program. Allows you to choose 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 to instantly free up RAM with all the positive consequences.

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

How not to clog up your computer's RAM

To avoid clogging up your RAM, you must follow a few simple rules:

Close unnecessary applications on your computer or laptop. Windows 7 lets you quickly switch from one task to another, but unused applications take up a significant portion of your memory.

Close unnecessary windows in browsers. Browsers willingly open additional windows for the user, but sometimes their number becomes overwhelming for the system. It’s better to close the extra ones.

Reboot regularly. Such a simple action can remove frozen or “hidden” programs from RAM. In addition, restarting sometimes has a positive effect on application performance.

Use an antivirus. Excessive activity of malware in RAM can be stopped by an up-to-date antivirus application.

Video memory, due to its specificity, does not require special cleaning procedures. Problems that arise can be resolved by rebooting and updating the video card driver.

How to clear virtual memory

Virtual memory is of great importance for stable system operation. However, for various reasons, errors can accumulate in it, which creates the need for cleaning. Technically, this means deleting the page file and creating it again manually or every time you restart Windows.

Using the Control Panel

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

In the “All Control Panel Elements” window, look for the “System” line and go to it.

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

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

In the next “Performance Options” window, go to the “Advanced” tab. The current total size of the paging file is indicated here. Click “Change...”

The “Virtual Memory” window provides a more detailed description of the paging file parameters.

We remove the checkbox 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”.

All that remains is 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 Group Policy Editor

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

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

Call "Group Policy Editor"

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

Go to the “Windows Configuration” folder

Select the “Local Policies” directory.

Go to the folder, also named “Security Settings”.

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

In the window with the same name, move 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, since the Windows 7 registry is a very important element and should be handled carefully.

We call “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 subfolders, 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 right-click to open the pop-up menu.

Click on the “Change...” option, after which a small window “Change DWORD value (32 bits)” opens. The parameter must be changed from “0” to “1”.

All that remains is to click “OK”. Now the paging file will be cleaned by the system every time you finish work.

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After editing the Startup list, the easiest way to clear RAM is to reboot the system. Appropriate registry and Windows services settings will also add free RAM space. If these measures are not enough, you can try to correct the situation using specialized programs or expand the memory using external drives.