If the memory cache is occupying too much space or slowing down the system, follow these steps to clear memory cache in Windows 10. Whenever you open software or a file, Windows automatically stores part or all of it in the system memory. Of course, how the application data is stored in the memory (RAM) is completely managed by Windows itself.
If your computer's memory slots are full, some or all the memory chips need to be removed before other memory can be added. Below are the steps on how to remove memory from your computer.
WarningIn today's video, you will learn how to clear the RAM on your computer.We know few ways how to clear up some RAM starting with the easiest and less efficient. Open your 'Start' menu, go to your 'Control Panel,' and click on 'Add/Remove Programs.' Here will be a list of all the programs on your computer, and how much memory they are eating up. Go through the list and remove any programs you don't need, but make sure not to remove a vital program to your laptop's operating system. Don't let your internet history fall into the wrong hands. It's not always a straightforward process, but it's a good idea to delete your browser history and internet cache on occasion.
How To Clear Laptop Memory
Before proceeding, make sure your machine is turned off and that you are grounded to avoid damage by ESD. We recommend using a ground wrist strap.
If the computer is not already opened, open the computer and locate the memory in the memory slots you want to remove.
How To Erase The Memory On A Laptop
If all memory slots are occupied and you don't know what memory to remove, use a third-party tool, such as the online Crucial Memory Scanner, to display your memory information. The picture is an example of what the results of this memory scanner may show. The example computer has 8 GB of memory with 2 GB memory cards in each of the available slots. If you wanted to upgrade this to a total of 16 GB of memory, you would remove all 2 GB memory sticks and replace them with 4 GB memory modules.
Once you've located the memory you want to remove, you should notice two tabs on either side of the memory slot, as shown in the picture below. Press each tab down and away from the memory slot. If done successfully, the memory should pop out and once both tabs are away from the memory module you can lift the memory out with no effort.
How To Clear Memory On Laptop Windows 7
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- See our memory definition for further information and related links.