Maximize Free Memory on Your PC

Maximize free memory

A shortage of memory has a significantly negative impact on a computer’s performance. When your system runs low on available memory (RAM), tasks become sluggish, and programs may even freeze. Many applications continue to hold onto memory they no longer need, creating a “memory bleed,” which reduces the overall performance of your PC.

Memory Mechanic is a powerful tool that helps increase PC memory efficiency by recovering this lost memory and returning it to the available RAM. This process significantly boosts your system’s performance, making it faster and more responsive.

How to Get More Memory on Your PC

If you’re wondering how to get more memory on your PC, there are several methods you can try:

Close Unnecessary Programs: Often, background programs consume memory. By shutting down unused applications, you can free up memory for tasks you’re currently working on.
Disable Startup Programs: Reducing the number of applications that automatically launch at startup can free up memory and improve boot times.
Use System Mechanic’s DeepClean Feature: System Mechanic includes a Memory Mechanic tool within its DeepClean feature, which defragments your RAM, ensuring that memory is effectively managed and reallocated to active processes.
Add More Physical RAM: If your computer supports it, adding extra RAM is one of the most direct ways to increase memory.

How to See How Much Memory Is on Your PC

Before optimizing memory, it’s important to check how much RAM your PC currently has. Here’s how to see how much memory is on your PC:

How to See How Much Memory Is on Your PC

Before optimizing memory, it’s important to check how much RAM your PC currently has. Here’s how to see how much memory is on your PC:
Windows:

Open File Explorer and click on This PC.
Right-click on This PC and select Properties.
Under the Device specifications section, you’ll see the total installed memory (RAM).

Mac:

Click on the Apple icon and select About This Mac.
The Memory section shows the amount of RAM installed and its usage.

With this knowledge, you can make informed decisions about whether you need to increase your PC memory by upgrading your hardware or simply optimizing the current RAM allocation.

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What is iolo's Whole Home License?

The Whole Home License^® is iolo’s licensing policy that allows you to install and keep your software running on all of your compatible devices within the same home. Previously, users were allowed to install and license their iolo software simultaneously on a maximum of three PCs. Under the Whole Home License, a single activation key allows you to use your iolo software on all of your PCs, other than any PCs you use for business purposes. What you need to know about Whole Home Licensing

You, your spouse, and your relatives living within the same household may use the same license on any number of PCs that you own which are not used for business.
For full legal terms and conditions, see https://www.iolo.com/company/legal/eula/

To install your iolo product on additional PCs:

On the additional computer, download the latest version of your iolo product. Choose from the list of downloads offered here.
Follow the steps in the installation wizard, and enter the same Activation Key that you used to install on your original computer.

You can view the Activation Key on the original computer from within System Mechanic > red menu bar > key icon > Activation Key.

Maximize Free Memory on Your PC