There are many ways to check the memory usage of a Windows system.
1. The Task Manager
The Task Manager, available in all versions of Windows, provides an overview of the current memory usage of your system and can be accessed in multiple ways. By right-clicking on the taskbar, you can open the Task Manager, or by pressing Ctrl+Alt+Delete and selecting Task Manager from the menu. On the Performance tab, you can view an overview of the CPU, Memory, Disk, and Network usage. In the Memory section, you can view the current memory usage in both graphical and numerical forms. Additionally, the Details tab of the Task Manager will show each process currently running on the system and the amount of memory it is using.
2. Resource Monitor
If you’re looking for more detailed information about the memory usage of your system, you can use the Resource Monitor. To open it, press `Ctrl + Alt + Delete` and choose Task Manager. Then click on the Performance tab and select “Open Resource Monitor” at the bottom of the window. The Resource Monitor provides a more detailed view of the memory usage on your system, such as the amount of memory currently used and available, the processes currently using memory, and the total amount of physical and virtual memory. It also provides an easy-to-read graph of the memory usage over time.
3. System Information
You can also get an overview of the memory usage of your system by opening the System Information utility. This can be done by typing “System Information” into the search bar in the Start Menu. Once the System Information window has opened, click on the “System Summary” option on the left side of the window. This will provide an overview of the system information, including the amount of physical memory and virtual memory currently in use.
4. Command Prompt
You can check the memory usage of your system in the Command Prompt by running the command `tasklist /SVC`. This command will list all the running processes and their associated services, as well as the amount of memory they are each using. You can also use the `WMIC` command in the Command Prompt to get an overview of the memory usage. Running this command will show you the total amount of physical memory and virtual memory currently in use.
5. Performance Monitor
For a detailed view of the memory usage of your system, the Performance Monitor is the tool you need. To access it, press the Windows key and type “Performance Monitor” into the search bar. Once the Performance Monitor window has opened, go to the “Performance” tab and select the “Memory” option. This will provide a detailed view of the memory usage on your system, including the amount of RAM, the number of handles, and the amount of cached and peak memory being used.
In conclusion, Windows provides several tools for checking the memory usage of your system. The Task Manager and Resource Monitor provide an overview of the usage, while the System Information and Command Prompt provide more detailed information. For the most detailed view, the Performance Monitor can be used to monitor the memory usage over time.