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Daniolle
Apr 24, 2025Iron Contributor
Windows Explorer memory usage normal?
Good morning, I have noticed in the recent days (it may be nothing) but Windows Explorer is using a fair bit of RAM. I noticed the usage will continue to grow when opened. I guess this is normal beh...
PercivalGrove
Aug 19, 2025Iron Contributor
Windows uses free RAM for caching to speed up access. When an application releases memory, Windows may keep it cached for future use. So, high RAM usage doesn't necessarily mean a problem unless it causes system slowdown or crashes.