windows 8.1 memory usage high (when idle)

[Mightyashy]

wondering if this is normal...

when I boot into windows once all the stuff has loaded it uses around 3gb ram (of 16gb).

this seems a bit mental, is this right?

thanks

 

[Mightyashy]

Ah cool, thought something may be lurking

 

[Mightyashy]

My windows 8.1 uses 1.36gb RAM on idle.

Check your task scheduler as there is an automated maintenance than runs when the computer is idle and can use up a good 10-15% extra RAM.

The above also runs IF you turn off the maintenance via the normal maintenance window.

will do mate, thanks

 

[Mightyashy]

this has been an education. thank you kind people