If you’re Windows 10 computer has become very sluggish and noisy It is likely to be suffering from high RAM and CPU usage. You can solve the issue by following steps to fix the issue as described below.
High RAM and CPU Usage in Windows 10
There are many causes for high RAM and CPU usage within Windows 10, ranging from Drivers for devices becoming obsolete or corrupted , to numerous Apps that are running in the background, and taking the most resources.
The high RAM and CPU usage on the Windows PC can be the result of Malware and viruses. Rogue Programs and incorrect or damaged registry settings.
Based on the cause of the issue with your computer, you will be able fix the High RAM and CPU usage problem on your computer by using any of the methods below.
1. Scan for Malware and Uninstall Unwanted Programs
The issue could be due to your computer being infected by viruses or Malware. To make sure that this is not the case You must scan your computer with an Antivirus software installed on your PC or Microsoft Defender Offline Scan
2. Stop apps from running in the background
Apps such as OneDrive, Microsoft Teams, Skype and others are prone to start from the computer and then keep working in the background.
Click Settings, Privacy and choose the Background Apps within the left-hand pane. In the right-hand side, turn off the option to let apps run in the background.
This prevents Apps to run in background and taking up space on your PC.
3. Disable Runtime Broker
Runtime Broker is reported as one of the major causes of high RAM and CPU Usage within Windows 10.
Click Settings, then System and Select Notifications and Actions from the left-hand side. In the right-hand pane you can scroll down and deactivate it. Learn about tips, tricks and other suggestions when using the Windows option.
Restart your computer , and you’ll be able to see it operating better than it did before.
Numerous users have experienced a a significant decreases in runtime Broker activity following the only one change on their computers.
4. Disable Startup Programs
Click Start, right-click and then click Task Manger. On the Task Manager screen, select the Startup tab to view the list of programs that run during the initial startup of your computer.
Simply right-click on the Program that you don’t wish to launch at startup and then click the Disable option within the context menu.
Repeat the steps above to block other unneeded Apps from launching on your computer.
5. Update Device Drivers
Click to the Start button, then select Device Manager. On the Device Manager Screen, click on Action > Scan for changes to the hardware.
Windows can scan your PC for changes to the hardware and update driver software (if necessary).
6. Deleting Updates from More Than One Place
Navigate to the Settings menu > Update and Security, then Advanced Settings scroll down, and then click Delivery Optimization. The next screen will appear select the Disable Downloads from Other PCs.
The option to disable this update is believed to decrease the activity of the Runtime Broker and should decrease the amount of CPU and RAM used on your system.
5. Modify Memory Management System
It is suggested that you make the System restore Pointon the computer prior to following the steps listed below to alter Registry Values in your personal computer.
The Start button is right clickable, then hit Run. In the Run command window, and then click OK.
On Registry Editor screen, navigate to “HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager” and click on Memory Management (1) Folder.
In the right-pane, right-click on ClearPageFileAtShutDown (2) and click on Modify (3) (See above image).
On the Edit DWORD Value screen that appears, change the value of ClearPageFileAtShutDown from 0 to 1 and click on OK.
Restart your computer so that you can apply the change to your device.
6. Setup Visual Effects for Best Performance
Right-click on the Start button and click on Run > type SystemPropertiesAdvanced in Run Command window and click on OK.
Next, click the Advanced tab and then click on the Settings in the “Performance” section.
Next, select the Visual Effects tab and select the Adjust for optimal performance option.
Click Apply and then OK. This will save the settings to your computer.
7. Automatically Manage Memory
The computer’s ability to automatically manage memory will allow it to utilize Virtual memory (paging file) in the event of an insufficient amount of RAM available on your computer.
Open File Explorer > right-click on the PC you want to access and click Properties.
On the screen for System Click on the System screen. Advanced System Settings link under the “Related Settings” section. Next, click the Advanced tab, and then click on the Settings in the section for Performance.
The next page, select the Advanced tab, and then click the Change button , which is located under Virtual Memory section.
On the Virtual Memory page, de-check the the Automatically manage, then select your hard Drive and then select System Managed size and click on OK.
Make sure you restart your computer for the above modifications to take effect.
9. Defragment Hard Drives
Start the Control Panel and navigate there to System and Security > scroll down to “Administrative Tools” section and click on Defragmentation and Optimize your drives.
Next, you can select the Drive you wish to defragment and click the Optimize button.
Wait patiently to see Windows 10 to complete the optimization process for the chosen drive.
10. Remove Unwanted Programs
Consider getting rid of all the useless applications and applications installed on your PC. This will help in recovering space on your computer and reduces unnecessary consumption of your computer’s resources.
