All my ram used all of a sudden.

G4ndY · 29 Mar 2013

Hi all

I have a problem, my pc is in not way top notch anymore, but it should still hold its own :). My problem is i keep getting something that uses up all my ram. Normally my system is running on like 20% of my max RAM, but sometimes something happens and all of the sudden my RAM skyrockets to 98%used and my pc lags as hell. It doesnt have to be that im in a game when tha lag starts, yesterday i was just browsing folders on my pc when i noticed it lagging, i looked at RAM used and what do you know 98% used. I have tried running bitdefender antivirus, spybot S&D, CClceaner but the problem is still remains. Anybody have any tips and trix on what i should do?

Thx in advance

/G4ndY

My speccs are :

CPU : Intel i7 950
GPU : Ati Radeon 5870
Ram : Corsair 12Gb

Northernsoul55 · 29 Mar 2013

Hi,

Firstly I would uninstall SpyBot as Windows 7 does not require such Registry Cleaners.

Then Run SFC to check the integrity of all Windows 7 system files:

Click on the Start > Type in search cmd
Right click cmd at top and Run as Administrator
Type SFC /scannow at the prompt
(Note: there is a space between SFC and /scannow)

https://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/1538-sfc-scannow-command-system-file-checker.html

You could also try:
Free up the startup.
Click on the Start button
Type “msconfig (without quotes), click the resulting link. It will open the System Configuration window.
Select the “Startup” tab.
Deselect all items other than the antivirus.
Apply > OK
Accept then restart.

Your Anti-Virus maybe hogging your resourses (Just a suggestion)

I would recommend MSE:

Microsoft Security Essentials.
Has better compatibility & stability compared to other antiviruses/internet security software.
Has a light footprint and is free.

Microsoft Security Essentials - Microsoft Windows

Uninstall all unnecessary programs that you no longer use.

Also Press Ctrl>Alt>Delete simultaneously and click Start Task Manager then choose the process tab.
Look under the memory column and it may give you a clue to what process is using the most RAM.

Hope that helps

Cheers

Dave

x BlueRobot · 29 Mar 2013

Please post a screenshot of Resource Monitor (Memory tab):

Start
Type: Resource Monitor
Accept UAC prompt (if prompted to do so)
Memory tab

Screenshots and Files - Upload and Post in Seven Forums

Here's my system to help show you what to screenshot;

All my ram used all of a sudden.-resource.jpg

G4ndY · 29 Mar 2013

i have spybot installed and scan my pc regularly, and i only use the microsoft security essentials :) no other antivirus program atm.

Im scanning now with the SFC /scannow and it says no problems was found.

All my ram used all of a sudden.-namnloes.jpg

x BlueRobot · 29 Mar 2013

The Memory Manager seems to be have a reserved the remaining amount of RAM for other processes, also FireFox is also using a large amount of RAM and is known to have Memory Leak problems, which I'm not completely sure if they have resolved in updates.

Please also post a screenshot of the list of Startup programs, which may be starting up at boot:

Start
Type: msconfig
Startup

vsserv.exe is another problematic program, and seems to linked to Bullguard Internet Security and BitDefender Antivirus.

G4ndY · 29 Mar 2013

Yeah firefox is known to have memory problems, but it cant be the one reason to use all my 12gb ram. I have uninstalled bitdefender so the vsserv.exe isnt there anymore

x BlueRobot · 29 Mar 2013

Untick all the programs, is Spybot a scanner or a real-time protection program?

lehnerus2000 · 29 Mar 2013

x BlueRobot said:

... also FireFox is also using a large amount of RAM and is known to have Memory Leak problems, which I'm not completely sure if they have resolved in updates.

I find your definition of "... using a large amount of RAM ..." unusual. :)

My Firefox is currently using (41 open tabs):

Private Bytes: ~300 MB
Working Set: ~320 MB
Virtual Size: ~660 MB

If you want to see a browser using a large amount of RAM, check out what Chrome uses when it is running.

@G4andY
You'll need to take your screenshot when your RAM is being used up.
That shot seems to indicate that 9885 MB is "Available".

x BlueRobot · 29 Mar 2013

I'm confused about why a large amount has been cached for other processes which are inactive

G4ndY · 29 Mar 2013

The spybot is a real time protection