How To Free Up RAM? Some Of The Best Methods To Free Up The RAM

In this article, I will mention nine methods you can use to clean up your RAM. And we also discuss some best softwares that can be used to free up RAM.

RAM is the ultimate multitasker since it enables you to run one program while loading up another. The more RAM your computer has, the more simultaneous tasks it can perform. Your apps may use more RAM than your system can manage if your computer runs slowly. Freeing up RAM is a crucial component of computer maintenance since running out of RAM may make using your computer tricky. Continue reading for advice on how to free up RAM on Mac and Windows systems.

To know better how to free up RAM, read the complete article and apply it to your computer.

1) Using two profiles

The first method is a fun one if you have a computer with two or more user profiles. If so, you can go to the different profiles and clear up their RAM by going to Google and clicking on images. Once in there, click “clear all images,” and voila! Your other accounts should be able to get into google without being kicked off because of low memory. 

2) Shutting down a computer

Another way that many people know of is shutting down unnecessary programs that may be running in the background, such as firewalls, file-sharing software, torrent clients, etcetera. This method works for everyone regardless of how many user profiles they have.

3) Using Ms-config.

The following method is reasonably straightforward. It involves going to your start menu and simply clicking run, typing in “MS-CONFIG” without the quotation marks, and hitting enter. Once you have done this, a window will appear with a list of startup items that may be cluttering up your RAM. All you have to do is uncheck them, click okay and restart your computer! This method can work for anyone, but if you aren’t tech-savvy, don’t try it. 

4) Download screen resolution.

Another way to free up some ram is by turning down your screen resolution or color quality when not needed/used. You can do this by right-clicking on the desktop -> properties -> settings -> advanced -> adapter -> monitor tab -> screen resolution -> lowering the numbers. This method is straightforward and helps everyone!

5) Clear temporary files.

The following method, many people may remember from XP days, is to delete temporary internet files. To access these, you need to go into your start menu and type in “%temp%” without quotation marks. This will bring up a folder that contains all of your temp files. You can either open this folder or copy its location (address bar) and go into this folder through “my computer.”

Once inside, right-click on any file you wish to delete, click properties, then the security tab, click “edit” at the bottom right corner, press “administrators” select, and then hit okay twice. You should now be able to delete any files you wish. This method works for everyone, and it is easily reversible!

6) Deleting old Windows restore points.

The most common way to free up ram is by deleting old Windows restore points (if using windows.) To do this, go into your start menu, type in “%systemdrive%” without the quotation marks, hit enter, and find a folder named “WINDOWS.” Open it and find a file called “SYSTEM~1” without quotation marks.

Once you have done that, delete any folders or files with dates behind them that you don’t need. You can also go through these folders and delete their contents. This method works for everyone, but it may not be reversible, so only do so if you know what you’re doing!

7) Clean up a list of available programs.

The following method uses the memory cleaner that comes with Windows to clean up your list of available programs. To access this list, go into your start menu and type in “MSCONFIG” without the quotation marks again, then select it from the list, click okay and wait for a window to open. Once it does, you will be prompted with a list of startup items that are cluttering up your RAM.

Find anything related to programs you’re not using anymore (firewalls, torrent clients) and uncheck them, then click okay and let your computer restart manually. You can also check “services” if you wish, but most don’t need their services cleaned up. This method works for everyone.

8) Deleting files from the sources tab.

Another common way people free up ram is by going into their start menu and clicking on “computer,” then going to the Resources tab and deleting files you don’t need. This method works for everyone.

9) Free RAM through the device manager.

The last primary way of freeing up RAM is through your device manager. To find this, go into your start menu and type in “device manager” without the quotation marks, hit enter, and it should come up as a search result. If not, look under system tools or hardware for anything with “device manager” next to it. Once inside, open this program.

Now press ctrl + F after opening the program if it doesn’t automatically do so after launching it. Now type in whatever piece of hardware you wish to clean up (firewalls, graphics cards, modems, sound cards) and search for it. Once you find it, double click on the device, go to the driver’s tab, choose “uninstall,” and then let your computer restart manually. This method works for everyone, but it may not be reversible.

Freeing up RAM by using the software.

Now that we have covered most areas of how to free up ram, I will go over a few main programs (in order as far as what is best) to use. I suggest you use all of them if possible or at least 3/4.

Cleaner:

This is my favorite program ever created. It cleans your registry quite well and also comes with many other features such as removing unwanted files (including temp internet files), browser history, and more. This is the most used program out of all free-up ram programs.

Memory Cleaner:

This program works exactly like Cleaner, but I find it to be a bit less effective. The main feature is cleaning your startup items, which can become quite cluttered over time! I suggest using both of these programs if possible or either one depending on what you need.

Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool:

The diagnostic tool is one of the best tools for freeing up RAM simply because it’s built into windows itself. It also comes with many helpful features, such as automatic restarting whenever needed, making this tool my personal favorite. This tool should only be used if none of the above methods work since it’s the last resort in most cases.

XP Optimizer:

This is another excellent program for freeing up your RAM. It cleans out useless registry keys, junk files, and other items that are not needed. I haven’t used this one too much since it’s not my favorite, but I suggest using it if none of the other programs work.

Cleaner Portable:

The portable version of Cleaner is easily used by just extracting the contents into its folder or directory then simply running it from there whenever you need to use it. This means you can take this program anywhere on any computer without needing to install anything at all! The best part about this method is that nothing will be left behind after uninstalling it! This program should be used last if you try all other methods before this one since it’s the most effective.

RAM Saver Professional:

This is a great program that can help free up your RAM. It comes with many essential features that work to speed up your computer system and functions very similarly to CCleaner in some ways. I recommend using this program first if possible, but it should only be used after all other programs have been tried because it may not always work depending on certain factors (such as what you use your computer for).

Memory Mechanic:

This is simply another way of freeing up ram, similar to CCleaner. The main difference between these two is that Memory Mechanic works better and keeps a log of your ram usage, which can be very helpful when freeing up memory.

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Open Cleaner:

This is the portable version of CCleaner, similar to how Memory Cleaner Portable works. The best part about this method is that you get all the extra features from CCleaner without having to download or install anything at all! Place it into its folder, then run it whenever needed. The only downside to this method is that you cannot delete individual files, which may cause problems if they are not deleted properly.

• Add/Remove Programs:

The program adds/removes programs that come with every copy of Windows XP and Vista. This means no installation is needed! This program isn’t a system optimizer but can still free up some ram if required. Simply removing new Windows updates, useless programs, and other items with the uninstall feature within this program will work wonders for freeing up RAM.

Disk Cleanup:

This is a built-in tool that works to clean out junk files from your hard drive. This does not affect freeing up ram whatsoever, but it will, however, help you save space on your hard drive which is always nice .

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