My RAM is being used at 99% for no reason.

Bonsoiiiir Posted messages 5 Status Member -  
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Hello everyone. For the past few days, my computer has been very slow, and the problem is that the RAM is used at 99% even though I hardly have any programs open. The biggest one is called "System and compressed memory," using about 40%, then Chrome with about 10%, and just small programs between 5 and 0.1%. When I add up all the programs, I reach about 60% (which is not normal with only background programs running). My computer is barely 1 month old; I have an AMD FX 6350 black edition processor at 3.9 GHz, an MSI 970 gaming motherboard, and 16 GB of Corsair DDR3 RAM (4*4 GB). If you want the complete config, just ask me. If anyone has had this problem and has a solution, I’m all ears. Thank you.

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  1. Snox5 Posted messages 1670 Status Contributor 214
     
    Hello!
    The problem is common; it has happened to me a few times, but for some, it poses quite severe issues. Like excessive use of PC resources.

    Take a look here >>> https://forums.cnetfrance.fr/informatique-generale-et-autres-discussions-high-tech/520249-systeme-et-memoire-compressee-prend-80-de-la-ram

    Good luck! ^^
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    Snox5
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    1. Snox5 Posted messages 1670 Status Contributor 214
       
      Otherwise, it might be a malware >>> A little polish with MalwareBytes Antimalware could be welcome, but I'm not sure it's coming from a malware...
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    2. Bonsoiiiir Posted messages 5 Status Member
       
      Good evening, I'm going to search on your forum and I'll let you know later if it works :)
      I will try to download it but it might be complicated given the slowness of opening Chrome and the websites.
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