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asadermo
Copper Contributor
Mar 23, 2026

Virtual Machine High RAM Consumption

I am installing Windows 11 on a virtual machine while the host system is also running Windows 11.
The total system RAM is 16 GB, and I allocated 8 GB to the VM.
When I reduce the allocation to 4 GB, the VM displays nothing.
Although the system uses DDR5 RAM, the guest OS runs slowly during installation, and overall RAM usage rises to 96%

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  • Wrentdr's avatar
    Wrentdr
    Iron Contributor
    Mar 24, 2026

    Enable dynamic memory or memory ballooning in the virtual machine settings, and ensure that the host has the latest virtualization drivers installed.

  • Drakeka's avatar
    Drakeka
    Brass Contributor
    Mar 24, 2026

    Windows 11 requires a minimum of 4 GB RAM, but for a smooth experience, especially during installation, 8 GB or more is recommended.