Windows 11 26H2 update reportedly improves RAM usage for some users
Has Microsoft pushed through changes to help with RAM usage in the 26H2 update?
Windows 11's 26H2 update may be enhancing RAM consumption for some users, according to several reports. Some Windows 11 users have observed a reduction in memory usage of between 1GB to 3GB after applying the update, while others have seen no change. Microsoft is working to optimize RAM usage in Windows 11, but these reports should be treated with caution.
Some users have larger RAM pools and may not experience significant improvements. Microsoft is actively working on improving RAM usage in Windows 11, with the 26H2 update potentially triggering the rollout of related features. The update also appears to have improved the responsiveness of File Explorer on some machines. While the update seems clean so far, it's recommended to wait and see if any bugs emerge before installing it.
Microsoft is also focusing on improving memory issues with WinUI, which is the contemporary framework for the interface of Windows 11.
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