Also, I have mentioned the possible reasons why you may face a Windows 11 memory leak. There are troubleshooting tips included as well which will help you fix the memory leak issue on Windows PC.
How to Check For Memory Leak in Windows 11?
Here are Simple Steps to check Memory Leaks on Windows 11 computer PC.
Why Does Memory Leak Issue Happen?
Opening multiple File Explorer windows on the computerYou have opened some applications but have not used them. The app may be working in the background thus draining the memory of the computer.Opening multiple browser tabs and not using most of them can cause a memory leak.Unrequired apps and services opening up at the computer startup can be the main reason for a memory leak.It may be a Windows 11 bug for the particular build installed on your computer.
1. Stop the Apps That Open at the Windows Startup
Some apps start when you turn on the Windows OS. You can make changes to the settings and stop these apps from starting during Windows startup. This is a great way to reduce or stop memory leak issues in Windows OS. However, do not turn off all the apps that open up at the startup. Just a few apps that have moderate or low impact and maybe the ones which you do not need only disable them. It’s up to you.
2. Close the Apps that are Consuming More Memory
You can manually take a look at which apps on your Windows computer are consuming a lot of memory. Simply, close those apps and run the ones you require at the moment.
3. Update Windows OS
The Windows OS version installed on our computer may be buggy causing the issue of memory leak. It’s good to keep your Windows 11 OS update. Check whether after installing the update the memory leak problem persists.
4. Close File Explorer
One of the most simple fixes that you can follow to fix memory leak issues is to close the multiple file explorers that you have kept open but barely use one or two of them. Often you don’t shut down your PC for days and just put it to sleep and resume your work the next day. So, all the while the File Explorer windows stay open. Later when you resume your work, you again open other File Explorer windows when you open various folders. All that contributes to memory leak issues. Simply hover the mouse pointer on the File Explorer icon on the taskbar. All the File explorer windows will be highlighted and show up over the taskbar. To close any File Explorer window, click on the ‘x’ symbol.
5. Launch Folders in Separate Windows
Here is another fix to reduce the memory leak issue on your computer. You can enable the option to launch folders in separate windows of File explorers.
6. Close Apps and Services that You Are Not Using
I will suggest you close those applications that you are not using. For instance, if you are using Adobe Photoshop, then only use it and do not open multiple other apps at the same time. Once you are done using it don’t keep the app open. Close it. It applies to all the applications installed on your computer. Also, do not open multiple browser windows and tabs unless you are using them all. Close the ones you do not need. That will help conserve the memory of your computer. So, these are the various ways by which you can fix the memory leak issue on Windows 11. Try them out and let me know if you have any queries. If you’ve any thoughts on How to Fix Memory Leak in Windows 11?, then feel free to drop in below comment box. Also, please subscribe to our DigitBin YouTube channel for videos tutorials. Cheers!
