Microsoft Has A Mountain To Climb To Address Windows 11 Optimizations, But Newest 26H2 Update Tackles Memory Usage; 8GB RAM Systems Left Out
Key Points:
- The Windows 11 version 26H2 update has started rolling out globally, introducing memory usage optimizations primarily benefiting systems with higher RAM capacities.
- Users with 48GB or 32GB of RAM have reported significant reductions in memory usage—up to 2GB less—after installing the update, improving overall system performance.
- Conversely, users with 8GB of RAM have not experienced noticeable improvements, with some reporting RAM usage remaining very high, around 96% utilization.
- This suggests that while Microsoft is making strides in optimizing Windows 11, the update currently favors systems with more memory, leaving 8GB configurations less optimized.
- The community is calling for Microsoft to focus on enhancing performance for 8GB RAM systems to ensure smoother operation for a broader range of users.