Solved Task manager question?

What does in Task Manager show that the laptop requires a reboot?

Thanks.

@Alexey2912

Say what?!?

If you're asking if anything in Task Manager indicates that you might want to reboot...
The only thing I ever use as a reboot indicator would be when the memory usage % gets too high.





After a reboot the memory usage drops a bit.

Ghot said:

@Alexey2912

Say what?!?

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@Ghot , what is the indicator in TM to reboot?

Alexey2912 said:

@Ghot , what is the indicator in TM to reboot?

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See the difference? Same apps running and same tabs open.
Memory usage dropped from 46% to 28%.

It will slowly climb again. You don't really need to worry about it unless it starts getting above 80%.






NOTE: In the lower left corner of Task Manager, click on Settings and you can choose "Dark Mode" if desired.

Ghot said:

See the difference? Same apps running and same tabs open.
Memory usage dropped from 46% to 28%.

It will slowly climb again. You don't really need to worry about it unless it starts getting above 80%.

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NOTE: In the lower left corner of Task Manager, click on Settings and you can choose "Dark Mode" if desired.


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@Ghot how can you make memory @28% vs mine at 56%........must have tweaked big time or using Windows 11 Home? Thanks.

Alexey2912 said:

@Ghot how can you make memory @28% vs mine at 56%........must have tweaked big time or using Windows 11 Home? Thanks.

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I just rebooted the computer.
Reboot yours, and you'll also see a drop in memory usage.

It will always, slowly (over many days), climb back up. That's normal.
It's mostly the browser(s) and the open tabs, that cause the increase. As I said though... that's normal.


If you're asking how to speed up your computer...

The only thing that will speed up the computers you have, is getting a faster computer.
On self built computers, you can play around with overclocking, but I wouldn't advise it on a pre-built computer.
They don't have a lot of leeway for things like overclocking.


Some things you CAN do...

1. In Task Manager check the "Startup Apps" section, and see what can be disabled at Startup.
2. A lot of the stuff that comes with Windows, can be removed with REVO Uninstaller (free)

Like so... obviously a personal choice.




3. There may be a few "Services" you can safely disable.
For example, I don't have a printer, and I don't use Bluetooth, so I can disable those.

4. You can run Disk Cleanup every now and then.

Ghot said:

I just rebooted the computer.
Reboot yours, and you'll also see a drop in memory usage.

It will always, slowly (over many days), climb back up. That's normal.
It's mostly the browser(s) and the open tabs, that cause the increase. As I said though... that's normal.


If you're asking how to speed up your computer...

The only thing that will speed up the computers you have, is getting a faster computer.
On self built computers, you can play around with overclocking, but I wouldn't advise it on a pre-built computer.
They don't have a lot of leeway for things like overclocking.


Some things you CAN do...

1. In Task Manager check the "Startup Apps" section, and see what can be disabled at Startup.
2. A lot of the stuff that comes with Windows, can be removed with REVO Uninstaller (free)

Like so... obviously a personal choice.

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Thanks for sharing your expert thoughts. Regards!

Alexey2912 said:

Thanks for sharing your expert thoughts. Regards!

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Nothing expert about it. Just years of tinkering.
Most of the regulars on here, are serious tinkerers, and have their own tips and tricks.

If you're going to tinker... use 3rd party backup software. Something like THESE maybe.

Do these programs you see online, that claim to speed up your computer with one click, work? NO they don't!

Most of the time they seriously mess up your computer. ^^



Just kidding.
It's pretty hard to accidentally blow up a computer.

Ghot said:

indicates that you might want to reboot...

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you say what.... ...... reboot....... is that something you eat.
Sorry i couldn't resist.