Windows 11 26H2 update reduces RAM usage
Microsoft has finally found a solution to Windows 11's biggest problem after years. With the released 26H2 update, Windows 11's RAM usage has decreased significantly.
Microsoft has finally found a solution to the RAM problem that has been causing frustration for years with the Windows 11 26H2 update. The update in question has already made users happy.
For those who don't know, the Windows 11 26H2 update released by Microsoft last week provides an unexpected benefit for users: memory savings. Windows users are reporting a drop of 2 to 3 gigabytes in RAM usage after the system update, and this improvement was not officially announced by Microsoft.
When announcing the update, the software company highlighted Windows Search improvements, Start menu customization, improved File Explorer, and new artificial intelligence (AI) features. But the real surprising result was hidden in the efficiency increase in RAM management.
Users confirmed memory savings
According to reports on Windows Latest and Reddit, tangible improvements are being observed. A software editor detected a 2 gigabyte RAM saving after the update on their three-year-old laptop with 16 gigabytes of RAM. Users on Reddit shared similar experiences; some reported memory usage drops of up to 3 gigabytes.
Although the most noticeable improvement is seen when the system is idling, there is also a performance increase when running applications. More efficient RAM management increases overall system speed, albeit partially.
Low Latency Profile feature frees up RAM
Researchers show that part of the improvements could be due to a Windows feature called "Low Latency Profile". This feature forces the processor to complete tasks like opening an application as quickly as possible, favoring maximum speed over consistent processing speed.
This allows the processor to go idle faster and frees up RAM. As more memory becomes available for applications, overall system responsiveness improves. It could be the beginning of Microsoft's planned improvements
On the other hand, the software giant announced at the beginning of the year that it would make memory optimization and performance improvements for Windows 11. User reports show that this promise is starting to be fulfilled. However, it is interesting that the company did not mention the RAM decrease in the 26H2 announcement: considering the positive reactions, this improvement could have been included in the headline.
Developers believe that ongoing optimization efforts will go even further. Editors conducting tests for control purposes point out that results may vary across different system configurations.
This article was translated from Turkish. Read the original article in Turkish.
