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diff --git a/health/guides/windows/windows_ram_in_use.md b/health/guides/windows/windows_ram_in_use.md deleted file mode 100644 index ef85588b0..000000000 --- a/health/guides/windows/windows_ram_in_use.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,38 +0,0 @@ -### Understand the alert - -The `windows_ram_in_use` alert is triggered when memory utilization on a Windows system reaches the specified warning or critical thresholds. If you receive this alert, it means that your Windows system is running low on available memory. - -### What does memory utilization mean? - -Memory utilization refers to the percentage of a system's RAM that is currently being used by applications, processes, and the operating system. High memory utilization can lead to performance issues and may cause applications to crash or become unresponsive. - -### Troubleshoot the alert - -- Check current memory usage on the system - -1. Press `Ctrl + Shift + Esc` to open Task Manager. -2. Click on the `Performance` tab. -3. View the `Memory` section to see the total memory usage and available memory. - -- Identify high memory usage processes - -1. In Task Manager, click on the `Processes` tab. -2. Click on the `Memory` column to sort processes by memory usage. -3. Identify processes that are using a high percentage of memory. - -- Optimize memory usage - -1. Close unnecessary applications and processes to free up memory. -2. Investigate if running processes have a known memory leak issue. -3. Consider upgrading the system's RAM if memory usage is consistently high. - -- Monitor memory usage over time - -1. Use Windows Performance Monitor to create a Data Collector Set that collects memory usage metrics. -2. Analyze the collected data to identify trends and potential issues. - -### Useful resources - -1. [How to use Task Manager to monitor Windows PC's performance](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/how-to-use-task-manager-to-monitor-windows-pc-s-performance-171100cb-5e7d-aaba-29abfedfb06f) -2. [How to use Performance Monitor on Windows 10](https://www.windowscentral.com/how-use-performance-monitor-windows-10) -3. [How to fix high memory usage in Windows](https://pureinfotech.com/reduce-ram-memory-usage-windows/)
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