{"id":185831,"date":"2026-03-02T10:45:27","date_gmt":"2026-03-02T15:45:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/?p=185831"},"modified":"2026-03-02T21:13:31","modified_gmt":"2026-03-03T02:13:31","slug":"fix-high-memory-usage-windows-11","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/fix-high-memory-usage-windows-11\/","title":{"rendered":"12 effective ways to fix high RAM usage on Windows 11"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul class=\"sum\">\n<li>High RAM usage on Windows 11 is often caused by startup apps, background processes, outdated drivers, malware, or memory leaks.<\/li>\n<li>When physical memory runs low, the operating system uses virtual memory, which significantly slows performance.<\/li>\n<li>You can reduce memory usage by disabling startup programs and limiting background app permissions.<\/li>\n<li>Uninstalling unused apps and disabling unnecessary services lowers persistent RAM consumption.<\/li>\n<li>Updating Windows 11, drivers, and apps can fix memory leaks and improve stability.<\/li>\n<li>If optimization fails, resetting or reinstalling Windows 11 restores a clean performance baseline.<\/li>\n<li>Tiny11 can lower system requirements, but is intended primarily for testing scenarios.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>On <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/tag\/windows-11\">Windows 11<\/a>, it&#8217;s possible to lower the RAM usage to improve the system and app performance, and in this guide, I&#8217;ll outline the different ways to complete the task.<\/p>\n<p>Although on modern hardware, high memory usage can slowly reduce performance. As apps grow more complex and background services multiply, systems running Windows 11 can quickly run into memory pressure, especially on devices with 8GB of RAM or less.<\/p>\n<p>When available memory runs low, the operating system turns to virtual memory, using storage as temporary RAM. Since even fast SSDs are significantly slower than physical memory, this shift often results in sluggish app switching, longer load times, and occasional stuttering.<\/p>\n<section class=\"custom-related-posts-wrapper\"><span class=\"custom-related-posts-heading\">Related<\/span><div class=\"custom-related-posts-container\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/reduce-ram-usage-windows-11-pc-manager\/\" class=\"custom-related-post-item\" data-umami-event=\"related_inpost_clicked\" data-umami-event-name=\"How to reduce RAM usage with PC Manager\u2019s one-click feature on Windows 11\"><div class=\"custom-related-post-thumbnail\"><img src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/windows-11-reduce-ram-hero.webp?fit=300%2C188&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"How to reduce RAM usage with PC Manager\u2019s one-click feature on Windows 11\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div><span class=\"custom-related-post-title\">How to reduce RAM usage with PC Manager\u2019s one-click feature on Windows 11<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/best-security-settings-windows-11\/\" class=\"custom-related-post-item\" data-umami-event=\"related_inpost_clicked\" data-umami-event-name=\"23 Best security settings to change on Windows 11 (2026)\"><div class=\"custom-related-post-thumbnail\"><img src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/windows-11-security-features-hero.webp?fit=300%2C188&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"23 Best security settings to change on Windows 11 (2026)\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div><span class=\"custom-related-post-title\">23 Best security settings to change on Windows 11 (2026)<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/section>\n<p>Under heavy workloads, such as gaming, video editing, running virtual machines, or having dozens of browser tabs open, limited memory can also cause freezes or force apps to reload unexpectedly.<\/p>\n<p>Also, upgrading memory is not always the simple solution it once was. As you probably know, memory prices have been highly volatile recently due to supply chain constraints and increased demand from AI infrastructure, data centers, and next-generation hardware. As a result, for many users, adding more RAM can be costly or impossible, particularly on thin-and-light laptops with soldered memory.<\/p>\n<p>Reducing unnecessary memory usage, therefore, becomes a practical and cost-effective strategy. It helps restore responsiveness, improve multitasking, reduce instability, and extend the usable life of existing hardware. It can also improve battery life by lowering background processing and disk activity.<\/p>\n<p>In this <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/tag\/how-to\">guide<\/a>, I&#8217;ll outline the different methods to reduce memory usage on your computer.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"toc\">\n<li><a href=\"#reduce_ram_windows11\">Reduce excessive memory usage on Windows 11<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#reduce_ram_windows11_faqs\">FAQs about reducing RAM usage on Windows 11<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"tip-box\"><span><strong>Warning:<\/strong> If you choose the option to reinstall the operating system, understand that the process will delete everything on the device. As a result, it&#8217;s recommended to <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/backup-windows-11-external-usb-drive\/\">create a full backup<\/a> before proceeding. It&#8217;s also important to clarify that this guide focuses strictly on system-level adjustments within Windows 11. It does not cover app-specific optimizations, such as memory-saving settings available in browsers like Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome.<\/span><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"reduce_ram_windows11\">Reduce excessive memory usage on Windows 11<\/h2>\n<p>If your computer feels slow, apps keep reloading, or Task Manager shows high memory usage, you can reduce excessive RAM consumption on Windows 11 with a combination of system tweaks, cleanup steps, and maintenance tasks.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>From disabling startup programs and background processes to removing unnecessary services, scanning for malware, updating drivers, and even reinstalling the operating system, the methods below will help you free up memory, improve responsiveness, and stabilize performance without upgrading your hardware.<\/p>\n<h3>1. Disable startup programs<\/h3>\n<p>Some apps configure themselves to launch automatically when the operating system starts, consuming memory before you even open a single app. Disabling unnecessary startup programs reduces baseline RAM usage and speeds up boot time.<\/p>\n<p>To disable startup apps to reduce memory usage on Windows 11, follow these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Open <strong>Settings <\/strong>on Windows 11.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click on <strong>Apps<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Startup <\/strong>page.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>(Optional) Select the <strong>Startup impact<\/strong> option from the &#8220;Sort by&#8221; setting.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Turn off the toggle switch for each program to stop it from running at startup.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-185885\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/windows-11-disable-starutp-apps.webp?resize=827%2C455&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Settings disable startup apps\" width=\"827\" height=\"455\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/windows-11-disable-starutp-apps.webp?w=1008&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1008w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/windows-11-disable-starutp-apps.webp?resize=300%2C165&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/windows-11-disable-starutp-apps.webp?resize=150%2C82&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Once you complete the steps, the apps will no longer run automatically at startup, reducing the device&#8217;s memory footprint.<\/p>\n<section class=\"custom-related-posts-wrapper\"><span class=\"custom-related-posts-heading\">Related<\/span><div class=\"custom-related-posts-container\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/disable-startup-apps-windows-11\/\" class=\"custom-related-post-item\" data-umami-event=\"related_inpost_clicked\" data-umami-event-name=\"How to disable startup programs on Windows 11\"><div class=\"custom-related-post-thumbnail\"><img src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/windows-11-startup-apps-hero.webp?fit=300%2C188&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"How to disable startup programs on Windows 11\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div><span class=\"custom-related-post-title\">How to disable startup programs on Windows 11<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/section>\n<p>It&#8217;s important to note that there&#8217;s no specific list of apps you should disable. Instead, you should turn off the apps that have a greater impact on performance and disable as many as possible.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Disable background processes<\/h3>\n<p>Other apps continue running in the background to sync data, check for updates, or send notifications. If you limit background activity, it prevents constant memory allocation and frees up RAM for the tasks you actively use.<\/p>\n<p>To stop apps from running in the background, follow these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Open <strong>Settings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click on <strong>Apps<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Installed apps<\/strong> page.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the menu (three-dots) button for the app to disable background settings and click on <strong>Advanced options<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-185886\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/advanced-options-app-background_.webp?resize=827%2C455&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Advanced options\" width=\"827\" height=\"455\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/advanced-options-app-background_.webp?w=1008&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1008w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/advanced-options-app-background_.webp?resize=300%2C165&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/advanced-options-app-background_.webp?resize=150%2C82&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select the\u00a0<strong>Never<\/strong> option under the &#8220;Background apps permissions&#8221; section.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-185887\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/windows-11-disable-background-app_.webp?resize=827%2C455&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 disable background apps\" width=\"827\" height=\"455\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/windows-11-disable-background-app_.webp?w=1008&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1008w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/windows-11-disable-background-app_.webp?resize=300%2C165&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/windows-11-disable-background-app_.webp?resize=150%2C82&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Repeat <strong>steps 4<\/strong> and <strong>5<\/strong>\u00a0to change the background permissions for other Microsoft Store apps.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>After you complete the steps, the apps will no longer run in the background, wasting system memory.<\/p>\n<h3>3. Disable unnecessary services<\/h3>\n<p>Windows 11 (like its predecessors) runs dozens of services in the background, but not all of them are essential for every user. Turning off non-critical services lowers persistent memory usage and reduces system overhead.<\/p>\n<p>To disable services to minimize RAM usage, follow these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Open <strong>Start<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Search for <strong>Services<\/strong> (or <strong>services.msc<\/strong>) and click the top result to open the <strong>Services<\/strong> app.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select the service.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Right-click the service and select the <strong>Properties<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-157805\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/windows-11-open-properties-services.webp?resize=827%2C462&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 open service properties\" width=\"827\" height=\"462\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/windows-11-open-properties-services.webp?w=928&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 928w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/windows-11-open-properties-services.webp?resize=300%2C167&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/windows-11-open-properties-services.webp?resize=150%2C84&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Choose the startup type or the <strong>Disabled<\/strong> option to turn off the service from the &#8220;Startup type&#8221; setting.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-157806\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/windows-11-disable-service.webp?resize=406%2C469&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 disable service\" width=\"406\" height=\"469\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/windows-11-disable-service.webp?w=406&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 406w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/windows-11-disable-service.webp?resize=260%2C300&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 260w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/windows-11-disable-service.webp?resize=130%2C150&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 130w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 406px) 100vw, 406px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Apply<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>OK<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Once you complete the steps, the app or system service will apply the action.<\/p>\n<section class=\"custom-related-posts-wrapper\"><span class=\"custom-related-posts-heading\">Related<\/span><div class=\"custom-related-posts-container\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/start-stop-disable-services-windows-11\/\" class=\"custom-related-post-item\" data-umami-event=\"related_inpost_clicked\" data-umami-event-name=\"How to start, stop, disable system services on Windows 11\"><div class=\"custom-related-post-thumbnail\"><img src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/windows-11-manage-services-hero.webp?fit=300%2C188&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"How to start, stop, disable system services on Windows 11\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div><span class=\"custom-related-post-title\">How to start, stop, disable system services on Windows 11<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/section>\n<h2>4. Uninstall apps you don&#8217;t need<\/h2>\n<p>Unused apps often install background components, services, or startup entries that continue consuming memory. If you uninstall unnecessary software, it eliminates hidden RAM usage and improves system performance.<\/p>\n<p>To manually uninstall unnecessary apps to reduce the memory footprint, follow these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Open <strong>Settings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click on <strong>Apps<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Installed apps<\/strong> tab.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select the app to remove.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the app <strong>menu<\/strong> (three dots) button and choose the <strong>&#8220;Uninstall&#8221;<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-185888\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/windows-11-uninstall-apps.webp?resize=827%2C455&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 uninstall apps\" width=\"827\" height=\"455\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/windows-11-uninstall-apps.webp?w=1008&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1008w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/windows-11-uninstall-apps.webp?resize=300%2C165&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/windows-11-uninstall-apps.webp?resize=150%2C82&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Uninstall<\/strong> button again to confirm.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Continue with the on-screen directions (if applicable).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>After you complete the steps, the app will be uninstalled from Windows 11, along with any associated files, freeing up space and reducing the memory footprint.<\/p>\n<section class=\"custom-related-posts-wrapper\"><span class=\"custom-related-posts-heading\">Related<\/span><div class=\"custom-related-posts-container\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/uninstall-apps-windows-10\/\" class=\"custom-related-post-item\" data-umami-event=\"related_inpost_clicked\" data-umami-event-name=\"How to completely uninstall apps on Windows 10\"><div class=\"custom-related-post-thumbnail\"><img src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/windows-10-uninstall-apps-hero.webp?fit=300%2C186&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"How to completely uninstall apps on Windows 10\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div><span class=\"custom-related-post-title\">How to completely uninstall apps on Windows 10<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/debloat-windows-11\/\" class=\"custom-related-post-item\" data-umami-event=\"related_inpost_clicked\" data-umami-event-name=\"How to debloat Windows 11\"><div class=\"custom-related-post-thumbnail\"><img src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/windows-11-debloat-hero_.webp?fit=300%2C188&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"How to debloat Windows 11\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div><span class=\"custom-related-post-title\">How to debloat Windows 11<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/free-up-space-windows-11\/\" class=\"custom-related-post-item\" data-umami-event=\"related_inpost_clicked\" data-umami-event-name=\"How to free up storage space on Windows 11\"><div class=\"custom-related-post-thumbnail\"><img src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/windows-11-freeup-space-hero.webp?fit=300%2C188&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"How to free up storage space on Windows 11\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div><span class=\"custom-related-post-title\">How to free up storage space on Windows 11<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/section>\n<h3>5. Scan for viruses and other malware<\/h3>\n<p>On Windows 11, malware frequently runs hidden processes that consume significant memory and processor resources. Running a full security scan helps detect and remove threats that may be causing unusual RAM usage.<\/p>\n<p>To perform a full virus scan on Windows 11 to get rid of any malicious code affecting memory usage, follow these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Open <strong>Start<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Search for <strong>Windows Security<\/strong> and click the top result to open the app.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click on <strong>Virus &amp; threat protection<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click on <strong>Scan options <\/strong>under the &#8220;Current threats&#8221; section.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-169939\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/defender-scan-options-windows-11.webp?resize=827%2C511&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Microsoft Defender Antivirus scan options\" width=\"827\" height=\"511\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/defender-scan-options-windows-11.webp?w=850&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 850w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/defender-scan-options-windows-11.webp?resize=300%2C185&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/defender-scan-options-windows-11.webp?resize=150%2C93&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select the <strong>Full scan<\/strong> option to check the entire system for viruses and any other type of malware.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-169940\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/defender-antivirus-full-scan-option.webp?resize=827%2C511&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Microsoft Defender Antivirus full scan\" width=\"827\" height=\"511\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/defender-antivirus-full-scan-option.webp?w=850&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 850w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/defender-antivirus-full-scan-option.webp?resize=300%2C185&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/defender-antivirus-full-scan-option.webp?resize=150%2C93&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Scan now<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Once you complete the steps, Microsoft Defender Antivirus will scan your computer for viruses and other malware, which can affect your computer&#8217;s memory usage.<\/p>\n<section class=\"custom-related-posts-wrapper\"><span class=\"custom-related-posts-heading\">Related<\/span><div class=\"custom-related-posts-container\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/run-microsoft-defender-full-virus-scan-windows-11\/\" class=\"custom-related-post-item\" data-umami-event=\"related_inpost_clicked\" data-umami-event-name=\"How to run Microsoft Defender full virus scan on Windows 11\"><div class=\"custom-related-post-thumbnail\"><img src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/windows-11-defender-antivirus-full-scan-hero.webp?fit=300%2C188&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"How to run Microsoft Defender full virus scan on Windows 11\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div><span class=\"custom-related-post-title\">How to run Microsoft Defender full virus scan on Windows 11<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/do-offline-virus-scan-microsoft-defender-windows-11\/\" class=\"custom-related-post-item\" data-umami-event=\"related_inpost_clicked\" data-umami-event-name=\"How to do offline virus scan with Microsoft Defender on Windows 11\"><div class=\"custom-related-post-thumbnail\"><img src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/windows-11-defender-offline-scan-hero.webp?fit=300%2C187&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"How to do offline virus scan with Microsoft Defender on Windows 11\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div><span class=\"custom-related-post-title\">How to do offline virus scan with Microsoft Defender on Windows 11<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/section>\n<h3>6. Update Windows 11 to the latest version<\/h3>\n<p>Usually, Windows 11 updates include performance improvements, memory management optimizations, and bug fixes. Keeping the system updated can resolve memory leaks and improve overall efficiency. However, it&#8217;s also known that system updates can cause additional issues, so this guide will help you with the process to <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/avoid-windows-11-update-problems\/\">protect your computer before and after installing updates<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>To install Windows 11 updates manually, follow these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Open <strong>Settings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click on <strong>Windows Update<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>(Optional) Check the <strong>&#8220;Get the latest updates as soon as they&#8217;re available&#8221;<\/strong> toggle switch to download updates before they roll out automatically to everyone.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Check for updates<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-181943\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/windows-11-check-updates.webp?resize=827%2C570&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 check for updates\" width=\"827\" height=\"570\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/windows-11-check-updates.webp?w=919&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 919w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/windows-11-check-updates.webp?resize=300%2C207&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/windows-11-check-updates.webp?resize=833%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 833w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/windows-11-check-updates.webp?resize=150%2C103&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>(Optional) Click the <strong>&#8220;Download and install&#8221;<\/strong> option to apply a preview of an upcoming update of Windows 11.<\/p>\n<div id=\"tip-box\"><span><strong>Quick note:<\/strong> Optional updates usually include non-security changes that Microsoft plans to release in the next Patch Tuesday rollout.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Restart now<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>After you complete the steps, if an update is available, it&#8217;ll download and install automatically to address bugs or memory leaks affecting how the computer uses RAM on Windows 11.<\/p>\n<section class=\"custom-related-posts-wrapper\"><span class=\"custom-related-posts-heading\">Related<\/span><div class=\"custom-related-posts-container\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/install-updates-manually-windows-11\/\" class=\"custom-related-post-item\" data-umami-event=\"related_inpost_clicked\" data-umami-event-name=\"How to install updates manually on Windows 11\"><div class=\"custom-related-post-thumbnail\"><img src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/windows-11-updates-manual-install-hero.webp?fit=300%2C188&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"How to install updates manually on Windows 11\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div><span class=\"custom-related-post-title\">How to install updates manually on Windows 11<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/section>\n<h3>7. Update apps to their latest version<\/h3>\n<p>Outdated applications may contain bugs or memory leaks that cause excessive memory consumption. Installing the latest versions ensures you benefit from performance improvements and stability fixes.<\/p>\n<p>To update apps manually on Windows 11, follow these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Open the <strong>Microsoft Store<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click on <strong>Downloads<\/strong>\u00a0from the bottom-left navigation pane.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Check for updates<\/strong>\u00a0button to update your apps on Windows 11.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-185889\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/windows-11-update-apps-msstore.webp?resize=827%2C429&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 update apps\" width=\"827\" height=\"429\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/windows-11-update-apps-msstore.webp?w=968&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 968w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/windows-11-update-apps-msstore.webp?resize=300%2C156&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/windows-11-update-apps-msstore.webp?resize=150%2C78&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Once you complete the steps, updates will be downloaded and installed for your apps, improving the memory usage.<\/p>\n<h3>8. Update drivers to their latest version<\/h3>\n<p>Drivers control how hardware interacts with the system, and outdated versions can cause memory leaks or inefficient resource handling. Updating drivers improves compatibility, stability, and memory management.<\/p>\n<p>To update hardware drivers on Windows 11, use these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Open <strong>Settings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click on <strong>Windows Update<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Advanced options<\/strong> page.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Optional updates<\/strong> setting under the &#8220;Optional updates&#8221; section.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-185890\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/windows-11-optional-updates-option.webp?resize=827%2C455&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Advanced options\" width=\"827\" height=\"455\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/windows-11-optional-updates-option.webp?w=1008&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1008w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/windows-11-optional-updates-option.webp?resize=300%2C165&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/windows-11-optional-updates-option.webp?resize=150%2C82&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Driver updates<\/strong> setting.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select the device driver to update.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-185891\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/windows-11-update-device-drivers.webp?resize=827%2C455&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 install missing drivers\" width=\"827\" height=\"455\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/windows-11-update-device-drivers.webp?w=1008&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1008w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/windows-11-update-device-drivers.webp?resize=300%2C165&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/windows-11-update-device-drivers.webp?resize=150%2C82&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>&#8220;Download &amp; install&#8221;<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>After you complete the steps, the updated version of the driver will install on your computer, addressing issues and improving the overall experience and memory usage (if applicable).<\/p>\n<section class=\"custom-related-posts-wrapper\"><span class=\"custom-related-posts-heading\">Related<\/span><div class=\"custom-related-posts-container\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/install-missing-drivers-windows-11\/\" class=\"custom-related-post-item\" data-umami-event=\"related_inpost_clicked\" data-umami-event-name=\"How to install missing drivers on Windows 11\"><div class=\"custom-related-post-thumbnail\"><img src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/windows-11-driver-update-hero.webp?fit=300%2C188&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"How to install missing drivers on Windows 11\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div><span class=\"custom-related-post-title\">How to install missing drivers on Windows 11<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/section>\n<h3>9. Enable Xbox Full Screen Experience<\/h3>\n<p>The Xbox Full Screen Experience prioritizes system resources for gaming by limiting background activity and optimizing memory allocation. Enabling this feature can reduce unnecessary RAM usage while playing games.<\/p>\n<p>At the time of this writing, this feature is still in development, and it&#8217;s unclear when it&#8217;ll be available for everyone. However, the FSE feature is available on handheld devices, such as the ASUS ROG Ally and Ally X.<\/p>\n<p>To enable the Xbox Full Screen Experience to reduce system memory usage to allocate more RAM for gaming, follow these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Open <strong>Settings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click on <strong>Gaming<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>&#8220;Full screen experience&#8221;<\/strong> page.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-181847\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/windows-11-gaming-full-screen-experience-settings.webp?resize=827%2C438&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Full screen experience on Gaming settings\" width=\"827\" height=\"438\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/windows-11-gaming-full-screen-experience-settings.webp?w=976&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 976w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/windows-11-gaming-full-screen-experience-settings.webp?resize=300%2C159&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/windows-11-gaming-full-screen-experience-settings.webp?resize=150%2C79&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select the Xbox app in the <strong>&#8220;Choose home app&#8221;<\/strong> setting.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Turn on the <strong>&#8220;Enter full screen experience on start-up&#8221;<\/strong> toggle switch to allow the system to start directly in this new console-like experience.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-181846\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/enable-xbox-full-screen-mode-windows-11-any-pc.webp?resize=827%2C474&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Enable Xbox full screen experience on Windows 11\" width=\"827\" height=\"474\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/enable-xbox-full-screen-mode-windows-11-any-pc.webp?w=976&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 976w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/enable-xbox-full-screen-mode-windows-11-any-pc.webp?resize=300%2C172&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/enable-xbox-full-screen-mode-windows-11-any-pc.webp?resize=150%2C86&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>(Optional) Turn on the <strong>&#8220;Show accessibility control hits in Task View&#8221;<\/strong> toggle switch to display a one-button alternative to a combo button press.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Once you complete the steps, the next time you restart your traditional desktop computer, Windows 11 will boot directly into the full-screen experience with the Xbox app, optimizing performance and memory usage for your gaming.<\/p>\n<h3>10. Check for apps using a lot of RAM<\/h3>\n<p>In addition to knowing the different ways to minimize memory usage, it&#8217;s also equally important to know how to determine how apps and background services are using the available memory.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The best tool for this job is Task Manager, and here&#8217;s how to use it:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Open <strong>Start<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Search for <strong>Task Manager<\/strong> and click the top result to open the tool.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Process<\/strong> tab.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the &#8220;Memory&#8221; header to sort all running programs.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Determine the apps and services using the most memory.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-185896\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/teask-manager-check-ram-usage.webp?resize=827%2C518&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Task Manager check RAM usage\" width=\"827\" height=\"518\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/teask-manager-check-ram-usage.webp?w=930&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 930w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/teask-manager-check-ram-usage.webp?resize=300%2C188&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/teask-manager-check-ram-usage.webp?resize=916%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 916w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/teask-manager-check-ram-usage.webp?resize=150%2C94&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>After you complete the steps, you will have an idea of the apps and services consuming the most memory.<\/p>\n<h3>11. Reinstall Windows 11 on your PC<\/h3>\n<p>If memory usage remains unusually high despite optimization efforts, system corruption or deep software conflicts may be the cause. In this case, reinstalling Windows 11 restores a clean environment and resets memory usage to a stable baseline.<\/p>\n<section class=\"custom-related-posts-wrapper\"><span class=\"custom-related-posts-heading\">Related<\/span><div class=\"custom-related-posts-container\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/clean-install-windows-11\/\" class=\"custom-related-post-item\" data-umami-event=\"related_inpost_clicked\" data-umami-event-name=\"Perform clean install of Windows 11 in 2026\"><div class=\"custom-related-post-thumbnail\"><img src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/windows-11-clean-install-2026-hero.webp?fit=300%2C188&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Perform clean install of Windows 11 in 2026\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div><span class=\"custom-related-post-title\">Perform clean install of Windows 11 in 2026<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/section>\n<p>You can perform a clean installation of the operating system in several ways, but the easiest is to use the recovery settings to perform a system reset, which deletes everything on the computer.<\/p>\n<p>To clean install Windows 11 using the &#8220;Reset This PC&#8221; feature, follow these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Open <strong>Settings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click on <strong>System<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Recovery <\/strong>page.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Reset PC<\/strong> button in the &#8220;Reset this PC&#8221; setting under the &#8220;Recovery options&#8221; section.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-183916\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/windows-11-resetthis-pc-feature.webp?resize=827%2C347&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 Reset this PC\" width=\"827\" height=\"347\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/windows-11-resetthis-pc-feature.webp?w=931&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 931w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/windows-11-resetthis-pc-feature.webp?resize=300%2C126&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/windows-11-resetthis-pc-feature.webp?resize=150%2C63&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>&#8220;Remove everything&#8221;<\/strong>\u00a0option.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-183918\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/reset-pc-remove-everything-option.webp?resize=642%2C456&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Reset this PC remove everything option\" width=\"642\" height=\"456\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/reset-pc-remove-everything-option.webp?w=642&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 642w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/reset-pc-remove-everything-option.webp?resize=300%2C213&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/reset-pc-remove-everything-option.webp?resize=150%2C107&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 642px) 100vw, 642px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select the <strong>&#8220;Cloud download&#8221;<\/strong> option to download a fresh copy of Windows 11.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-183922\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/reset-pc-cloud-download-option.webp?resize=642%2C456&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Reset this PC Cloud download\" width=\"642\" height=\"456\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/reset-pc-cloud-download-option.webp?w=642&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 642w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/reset-pc-cloud-download-option.webp?resize=300%2C213&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/reset-pc-cloud-download-option.webp?resize=150%2C107&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 642px) 100vw, 642px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Next<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Reset<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-183920\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/reset-windows-11-cloud-download.webp?resize=642%2C456&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Reset this PC remove everything with Cloud Download\" width=\"642\" height=\"456\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/reset-windows-11-cloud-download.webp?w=642&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 642w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/reset-windows-11-cloud-download.webp?resize=300%2C213&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/reset-windows-11-cloud-download.webp?resize=150%2C107&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 642px) 100vw, 642px\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Once you complete the steps, a fresh image of the same Windows 11 version installed on your computer will be downloaded and used to reset the device to improve the memory usage and overall performance.<\/p>\n<h3>12. Install Windows 11 using the Tiny11 ISO<\/h3>\n<p>This option can lower the memory requirement to as little as 2GB, but it is intended strictly for testing scenarios. Tiny11 is an unofficial custom Windows 11 ISO that strips out nonessential apps, services, and features, allowing the operating system to run on low-end and unsupported hardware while enabling setup with a local account.<\/p>\n<p>Despite its reduced footprint, Tiny11 preserves key security components, including Microsoft Defender Antivirus, Microsoft Defender Firewall, Core isolation, and data encryption.<\/p>\n<p>Installing Windows 11 with the Tiny11 ISO follows the same setup experience as the official release. The main difference lies in creating the bootable media, which requires running a dedicated script to generate the customized image.<\/p>\n<p>To create a Windows 11 ISO file with the Tiny11 Builder script, follow these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/software-download\/windows11\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Open the <strong>Microsoft Support<\/strong> website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select the <strong>Windows 11<\/strong> option under the &#8220;Download Windows 11 Disk Image (ISO) for x64&#8221; section.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <b>Confirm <\/b>button.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-180399\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/windows-11-25h2-iso-download.webp?resize=827%2C494&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 25H2 ISO download\" width=\"827\" height=\"494\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/windows-11-25h2-iso-download.webp?w=957&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 957w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/windows-11-25h2-iso-download.webp?resize=300%2C179&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/windows-11-25h2-iso-download.webp?resize=150%2C90&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select the installation language.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Confirm<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Download<\/strong> button to save the Windows 11 ISO file.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/ntdevlabs\/tiny11builder\/releases\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Open the <strong>Tiny11Builder<\/strong> GitHub page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the latest zip file available under the &#8220;Assets&#8221; section.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-180763\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/download-tiny11-tool-25h2.webp?resize=827%2C590&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Tiny11 Builder 2025 zip download\" width=\"827\" height=\"590\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/download-tiny11-tool-25h2.webp?w=1024&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/download-tiny11-tool-25h2.webp?resize=300%2C214&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/download-tiny11-tool-25h2.webp?resize=804%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 804w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/download-tiny11-tool-25h2.webp?resize=150%2C107&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Save the file containing the script on your device.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Open the folder location.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select the <strong>Tiny11Builder-main-zip<\/strong> file.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Extract all<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-168047\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/tiny11builder-extract-zip.webp?resize=827%2C505&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Tiny11 Builder extract zip\" width=\"827\" height=\"505\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/tiny11builder-extract-zip.webp?w=1024&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/tiny11builder-extract-zip.webp?resize=300%2C183&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/tiny11builder-extract-zip.webp?resize=940%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 940w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/tiny11builder-extract-zip.webp?resize=150%2C92&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Extract<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Open <strong>File Explorer<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Open the Windows 11 25H2 ISO folder location.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Right-click the ISO file and\u00a0<span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">select the\u00a0<strong>&#8220;Mount&#8221;<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0option.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Confirm the drive letter of the virtual drive where the ISO is mounted.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-178993\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/explorer-mounted-iso-letter-25h2.webp?resize=827%2C497&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"File Explorer mounted ISO letter\" width=\"827\" height=\"497\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/explorer-mounted-iso-letter-25h2.webp?w=932&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 932w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/explorer-mounted-iso-letter-25h2.webp?resize=300%2C180&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/explorer-mounted-iso-letter-25h2.webp?resize=150%2C90&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Open <strong>Start<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Search for <strong>PowerShell<\/strong>, right-click the top result, and choose the <strong>Run as administrator<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Type the following command to allow the Tiny11Builder script to run on the computer and press <strong>Enter<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<pre>Set-ExecutionPolicy unrestricted<\/pre>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-178986\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/powershell-set-unrestricted-command.webp?resize=827%2C220&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"PowerShell unrestricted execution policy\" width=\"827\" height=\"220\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/powershell-set-unrestricted-command.webp?w=934&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 934w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/powershell-set-unrestricted-command.webp?resize=300%2C80&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/powershell-set-unrestricted-command.webp?resize=150%2C40&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Type the following command to run the Tiny11Builder script and press <strong>Enter<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<pre>&amp; \"C:\\PATH\\TO\\SCRIPT\\tiny11maker.ps1\"<\/pre>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-178987\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/tiny11-builder-run-script-powershell-2025.webp?resize=827%2C270&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Tiny11 Builder run script in PowerShell\" width=\"827\" height=\"270\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/tiny11-builder-run-script-powershell-2025.webp?w=934&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 934w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/tiny11-builder-run-script-powershell-2025.webp?resize=300%2C98&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/tiny11-builder-run-script-powershell-2025.webp?resize=150%2C49&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"tip-box\"><span><strong>Quick tip:<\/strong> The folder includes two scripts, the <strong>&#8220;tiny11maker.ps1&#8221;<\/strong> that removes most default apps (recommended), and then there is the <strong>&#8220;tiny11Coremaker.ps1&#8221;<\/strong> script that debloats the operating system and removes Store components, disables Microsoft Defender Antivirus, and turns off the Windows Update system.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Type <strong>&#8220;R&#8221;<\/strong> and press <strong>Enter<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Confirm the drive letter of the Windows 11 mount point and press <strong>Enter<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-178988\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/tiny11-builder-drive-letter-powershell.webp?resize=827%2C270&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Tiny11 Builder confirm drive letter\" width=\"827\" height=\"270\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/tiny11-builder-drive-letter-powershell.webp?w=934&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 934w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/tiny11-builder-drive-letter-powershell.webp?resize=300%2C98&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/tiny11-builder-drive-letter-powershell.webp?resize=150%2C49&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Confirm the index number for the edition of the operating system to create the image and press <strong>Enter<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-178989\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/tiny11-builder-script-os-index_.webp?resize=827%2C270&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Tiny11 Builder script OS index number\" width=\"827\" height=\"270\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/tiny11-builder-script-os-index_.webp?w=934&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 934w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/tiny11-builder-script-os-index_.webp?resize=300%2C98&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/tiny11-builder-script-os-index_.webp?resize=150%2C49&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Press <strong>Enter<\/strong> to complete the process and exit the script.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Type the following command to set the more secure <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/change-execution-policy-run-scripts-powershell\/\">PowerShell execution policy<\/a> and press <strong>Enter<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<pre>Set-ExecutionPolicy Restricted<\/pre>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>After you complete the steps, the script will create a lite ISO file that you can use to perform a true clean installation of Windows 11.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, the developer who created the script also created the <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/nano11-create-windows-11-iso\/\">Nano11 Builder<\/a>, another script designed to create a more heavily stripped-down setup of Windows 11.<\/p>\n<h3>Pureinfotech&#8217;s take<\/h3>\n<p>There are many ways to reduce high memory usage on Windows 11, but my approach is simple and consistent:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Install only the apps I truly need for work.<\/li>\n<li>Keep Windows 11 updated with the latest cumulative and feature updates.<\/li>\n<li>Update drivers regularly to ensure stability and performance.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid third-party customization tools that modify system components.<\/li>\n<li>Disable unnecessary apps from the startup process.<\/li>\n<li>Perform a clean installation of Windows 11 once a year.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>By following these principles, I keep memory usage predictable, reduce background overhead, and maintain Windows 11 running at optimal performance levels over time.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What tweaks are you using to keep memory usage low?<\/strong> Let me know in the comments.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"reduce_ram_windows11_faqs\">FAQs about reducing RAM usage on Windows 11<\/h3>\n<p>Here&#8217;s a list of frequently asked questions (FAQs) and answers about the different tweaks you can use to lower the system memory usage on Windows 11.<\/p>\n<h4>Why is my RAM usage so high on Windows 11?<\/h4>\n<p>High RAM usage on Windows 11 is usually caused by startup programs, background apps, memory leaks, outdated drivers, or malware. When available memory runs low, the system relies on virtual memory, which uses your SSD and slows performance, causing lag, stuttering, or app reloads.<\/p>\n<h4>What happens when Windows 11 runs out of memory?<\/h4>\n<p>When Windows 11 runs out of physical memory, it switches to virtual memory stored on your drive. This process significantly reduces performance because storage is slower than RAN. You may notice slow app switching, freezes, longer load times, or programs reloading unexpectedly.<\/p>\n<h4>Is disabling startup apps better than uninstalling programs to reduce RAM usage?<\/h4>\n<p>Disabling startup apps reduces memory usage at boot without removing the apps, while uninstalling programs completely eliminates their background components and services. If you don&#8217;t use an app at all, uninstalling it is more effective. If you use it occasionally, disabling startup is the safer choice.<\/p>\n<h4>Is upgrading RAM better than optimizing Windows 11 memory usage?<\/h4>\n<p>Upgrading RAM provides the biggest performance improvement, but optimization is often more practical. On laptops with soldered memory or high upgrade costs, disabling background processes, updating drivers, and removing unnecessary apps can restore responsiveness without hardware changes.<\/p>\n<h4>How do I check what is using the most RAM on Windows 11?<\/h4>\n<p>You can check RAM usage using Task Manager. Open Task Manager, select the <strong>&#8220;Processes&#8221;<\/strong> tab, and click the <strong>&#8220;Memory&#8221;<\/strong> column to sort apps by usage. This quickly identifies which programs or background services are consuming the most memory so you can take action.<\/p>\n<h4>How do I reduce RAM usage on Windows 11 without upgrading hardware?<\/h4>\n<p>You can reduce RAM usage by disabling startup apps, limiting background permissions, uninstalling unused software, updating Windows 11 and drivers, scanning for malware, and reviewing services. These steps lower persistent memory consumption and improve system responsiveness without adding more memory.<\/p>\n<h4>Should I reinstall Windows 11 if memory usage stays high?<\/h4>\n<p>Reinstalling Windows 11 can resolve persistent high memory usage caused by corruption, deep software conflicts, or severe memory leaks. Using the Reset this PC option restores a clean system image and often stabilizes performance when other optimization steps fail.<\/p>\n<h4>How much RAM does Windows 11 actually need to run smoothly?<\/h4>\n<p>Windows 11 requires a minimum of 4GB of RAM, but that&#8217;s only enough for basic tasks. For smooth multitasking, 8GB is the practical baseline, while 16GB is ideal for gaming and creative workloads. Systems with 4GB often rely heavily on virtual memory, which significantly reduces performance.<\/p>\n<h3>Does increasing virtual memory improve performance on Windows 11?<\/h3>\n<p>Increasing virtual memory can improve stability, but not actual performance. Virtual memory uses your SSD or HDD as overflow RAM, which is much slower than physical memory. 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