Why is my memory usage so high?

Hello,

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Based on your description, we analyze the following possible reasons:

Hardware: Due to the 10-year history of your laptop, hardware may be outdated, including memory modules, processors, etc., which may lead to performance degradation and increased memory utilization. Upgrading memory or considering replacing with newer devices may help improve performance.

Fan: If the fan continues to make noise, it may be due to poor heat dissipation caused by fan aging or dust accumulation. Overheating may cause a decrease in system performance and continuous fan operation. Cleaning or replacing the fan may help reduce noise and improve heat dissipation.

System load: Even if the computer is restarted, some background processes or services may still be running and not properly released, resulting in high memory usage. You can check the processes in the Task Manager to understand which processes are occupying memory, and try to optimize or shut down unnecessary processes.

System optimization: Performing system optimization, such as cleaning temporary files, disabling startup items, updating drivers, etc., may help improve system performance and reduce memory usage.

Perform system scanning: Run antivirus and malware scanning programs to ensure that the system is not affected by malware.

If the problem persists, it is recommended that you contact HP's technical support team, who can provide more specific assistance and solutions.

I hope it can help you

Best regards，

Jill Zhou

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