How to Clean PC RAM On Windows 11 & 10

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Abstract – This blog page provides you with a wholesome information to RAM and a comprehensive guide to how to clean it.

The RAM is like a storeroom of the house, as we store things in it till the time they are in use and they are wiped off when they are no longer needed. The RAM also functions same like it

Here, is a comprehensive knowledge about RAM and a guide to how to clean it for our users –

Today, all modern technical devices have RAM in them whether it is a smartphone, PC, laptop, Mac, Ios, tablet or any other device. The RAM plays a very crucial and important role in the computing process as the PC stores its frequently accessed data in it as it can be easily fetched with the prompt process of RAM.

Part -1: What is RAM?

The Random-access memory also abbreviated as RAM is a temporary storage which stores the data for a short period of time only. The storing of data for a short period literally means, once you switch off your PC the memory stored in RAM is no longer accessible.

The RAM stores the type of data and instructions which CPU and processor require to run their functions like playing a movie, downloading of an application, loading of document, running of files and many more.

The user needs different amount of RAM storage ranging from 4GB to 2 TB according to the type of functions and work the user performs on its PC.

The rapid response of RAM helps the processor to fetch and access the data conveniently and also helps to run multiple application at a single point of time.

RAM can also be called as PC memory or just memory.

Part -2: Is it necessary to clean PC RAM?

A user should definitely clean its PC RAM upon viewing the perks and necessities of it-

• Free up storage space – The cleaning of RAM only frees up storage of RAM only not the device’s physical storage. The freed-up RAM storage removes the used up and unwanted data of the files and applications, clears temporary files and cache and helps to store more temporary data and run functions smoothly in the device.

• Reduces user’s expenses – If the storage of the RAM is full, then the storage for RAM can be purchased easily, but instead of implying cost on purchasing new RAM storage a user should focus on clearing its PC RAM.

• Rapid Functioning – If your PC is working slower than normal than clearing the RAM of your PC can fix it as it will clear cache, unwanted data and files and also the data of closed application.

• Improvised performance – The RAM performs various functions of the PC, and if it is out of storage the device can be unresponsive and experience slow down performance, crashes and it can also damage the health of your PC.

• Battery Health – If the RAM is continuously active and running in the background over a long period of time due to some unperformed task or unclosed application, it can drain your device’s battery and can also harm your battery health.

Part -3: How to clean PC RAM?

As you shut down your PC the RAM storage is no longer accessible, but that doesn’t count it all. Here, are some of the ways to clean PC RAM –

Method -1: By restarting your device –

Step -1: Go to the start menu, then click on shut down.

The device will be switched off and the RAM storage will be cleared as after switching off the storage is no longer available.

Step -2: Restart your device by clicking on to the power button.

Method -2: By using disk cleanup –

Step -1: Open the start menu or click the windows key to open the menu.

Step -2: Search for disk cleanup in the search menu.

Step -3: The dialog box for disk cleanup will appear open up, select the files which you want to delete and then click on clean up and system files.

Step -4- Then the disk cleanup will analyze the selected files and will calculate how much space can be freed up.

Step -5: After scanning, the dialog box for disk cleanup will appear then click on “OK” to delete the selected files.

Step -6: Then the application will ask for your permission to delete the files, then click on delete files.

Method -3: Winding up background progRAM’s and processes –

Step -1: Open the start menu and search for task manager.

Step -2: The task manager window will open up.

Step -3: In the task manager window go to processes and then a list of all the progRAM’s and processes will open up.

Step -4: Select the progRAM;s and processes you want to delete, then right click on the button then click on “End Task”.

Method -4: Winding up background applications –

Step -1- Open the start menu and search for settings.

Step -2- The settings window will open up, then go to privacy.

Step -3: The dialog box for privacy will open up, then in the left pannel search for “background apps”.

Step -4: The background apps window will appear up then turn of the background apps by sliding the button.

Part -4: Conclusion

A PC without RAM is like a cell without mitochondria.

The RAM (random access memory) is like a support system to each and every operation been performed by the PC, so it should be a must for the user to clean it time-to-time and maintain its health in optimistic condition.

FAQ’s –

Q 1- Can a PC function without RAM?

Ans 1 – No, it is not possible for a PC to function without RAM as it is an essential element of the PC and performs various tasks, functions and processes.

Q 2- Can a user purchase new RAM for its PC?

Ans 2- Yes, a user can conveniently purchase new RAM for its PC according to his working requirements.

Q 3 – What to do if my PC runs out of RAM storage?

Ans 3- If the PC runs out of RAM storage than a user can either clean its RAM and free up storage space or can purchase a new RAM for his PC.

Q 4 – Is there any disadvantage of RAM?

Ans 4- There are several disadvantages of RAM like it comes with a limited storage, loses its data after turning the PC off, stores data temporarily etc.