High Percent Memory usage but low memory being used

Jonathan_49

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Feb 25, 2016
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I have 16 gigabytes of RAM and in my windows processes it says I am using +80% without really doing anything. When I add up the memory value being used it comes no where near 80% of my 16GB. Everything has been normal, but today when I started to use my computer and update my video drivers before playing Mafia 3 and then I check my processes because my computer seemed off. Some notifications were popping up as black and then loading in and occasionally my desktop icons and wallpaper disappear and comeback, and windows had stopped working for a minute.

Below is my windows processes then my resource monitor:
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Yesterday everything was fine, what is causing my memory to be used like this?
 
Solution
1| When dealing with a thread of troubleshooting nature, it's customary to include your full system's specs inclusive of your OS.

2| Have you made sure your BIOS is up to date?

3| Since you're on Windows 10, have you made sure your OS hasn't been corrupted? Try and perform a repair install. Failing that you should recreate your bootable USB installer and reinstall your OS.

4| Once done you should make sure your chipset(and MEI, if Intel) and graphics drivers are up to date.

Lutfij

Titan
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1| When dealing with a thread of troubleshooting nature, it's customary to include your full system's specs inclusive of your OS.

2| Have you made sure your BIOS is up to date?

3| Since you're on Windows 10, have you made sure your OS hasn't been corrupted? Try and perform a repair install. Failing that you should recreate your bootable USB installer and reinstall your OS.

4| Once done you should make sure your chipset(and MEI, if Intel) and graphics drivers are up to date.
 
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