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ColtenHood
Oct 11, 2024Copper Contributor
"Windows 11 Experiencing High RAM Usage with ~15 GB Unexplained Consumption"
Hello everyone, I've observed a significant increase in memory usage recently, seemingly due to an unknown background service or activity. This issue came to my attention when Star Citizen indicated ...
wsophia
Oct 31, 2025Bronze Contributor
Start with Task Manager and Resource Monitor to identify suspicious processes, then consider using Process Explorer for deeper analysis. Review recent Windows updates or features that might be contributing. If necessary, perform a clean boot to isolate the issue, and ensure your system is free of malware.