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Enable or Disable Memory Compression on Windows 11
By default, Memory Compression is enabled on Windows 11
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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With Memory Compression on Windows 11, your device will run smother even with a limited amount of RAM. In this article, we will show you how to enable or disable Memory Compression on Windows 11.
What is Memory Compression? Memory Compression is a function that compacts the data before writing it to RAM, thus providing more storage on it.
Of course, more data stored in the physical memory translates into a faster running system and better overall performance. This function is enabled by default in Windows 11, but you can disable or reenable it if, somehow, it’s not active.
How do I enable Memory Compression in Windows 11?
We recommend using the Get-Mmagent command first because the current status of memory management might be already True.
Please note that you can also use Windows Terminal (Admin) in Windows 11 to perform the same commands.
How do I stop Memory Compression in Windows 11?
The memory compression feature is great because it optimizes the physical memory utilization so we wouldn’t recommend disabling it.
In fact, you can disable the memory management feature, work on the PC, and turn it back on to see the difference between the states.
If your PC is still running slow, it might be that thePC is not using all the available RAMbut the highlighted guide will help you fix that problem.
Why is Memory Compression taking up so much RAM?
Actually, Memory Compression is not taking up RAM. The more compressed memory is processed, the more data can be written on the physical memory.
In other words, a high level of memory compression translates into a better efficiency of memory utilization.
However, high RAM usage means you are running resource-hungry processes and applications which usually also come with high CPU usage. Closing some of them will restore things to normal again.
If thesystem and compressed memory are causing high disk usage, the highlighted guide will provide the necessary fixes.
You might also be interested in how to fix theinsufficient disk space to complete the operationerror.
We hope that you managed to enable or disable Memory Compression on Windows 11 and now, the system is running smoothly.
If you have any questions or suggestions on this subject, don’t hesitate to use the comments section below.
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Claudiu Andone
Windows Toubleshooting Expert
Oldtimer in the tech and science press, Claudiu is focused on whatever comes new from Microsoft.
His abrupt interest in computers started when he saw the first Home Computer as a kid. However, his passion for Windows and everything related became obvious when he became a sys admin in a computer science high school.
With 14 years of experience in writing about everything there is to know about science and technology, Claudiu also likes rock music, chilling in the garden, and Star Wars. May the force be with you, always!
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Claudiu Andone
Windows Toubleshooting Expert
Oldtimer in the tech and science press, with 14 years of experience in writing on everything there is to know about science, technology, and Microsoft
