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How to Check RAM on Windows 10: A Step-by-Step Guide

Windows 10, like its predecessors, is an operating system that requires a significant amount of Random Access Memory (RAM) to function efficiently. Over time, with the addition of more applications and services, your system may require more RAM than initially allocated. In this tutorial, we will walk you through the process of checking your current RAM status on Windows 10 without using images.

Method 1: Task Manager

The Task Manager is a built-in utility in Windows 10 that displays basic information about currently running processes, including the amount of memory they are using. Here's how to access it and check your overall RAM usage:

  1. Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc keys simultaneously on your keyboard to open Task Manager. If you're unable to use the keyboard shortcut, search for 'Task Manager' in the Start menu or Cortana and click on the result.
  2. In the Task Manager window, click on the Performance tab located at the bottom.
  3. Under the graph displaying various system performance metrics, locate RAM. The value next to Total:, represents the total amount of RAM installed in your system.

Method 2: System Information

Another method to check your Windows 10 system's RAM involves using the System Information tool. Follow these steps:

  1. Press Win + R keys on your keyboard to open the Run dialog box.
  2. Type 'msinfo32' (without quotes) and press Enter. The System Information window will appear.
  3. In the left-hand pane, expand Component and then click on System Summary. The right-hand side of the window displays various system specifications including the total RAM installed.

Method 3: PowerShell

PowerShell is a more advanced and flexible alternative to the above methods. If you're comfortable working in a command-line interface, use these steps:

  1. Press Win + X keys on your keyboard and click on Windows PowerShell (Admin) from the menu that appears. Alternatively, search for 'PowerShell' in the Start menu or Cortana and right-click on the result, then choose 'Run as administrator'.
  2. In the PowerShell console, type wmic memphysical get capacity /value and press Enter. The output will display the total amount of installed RAM in bytes. To convert this value to a more readable format (e.g., GB), type (($(wmic memphysical get capacity /value /value)[0] / 1GB)).ToString("N2") and press Enter.

In conclusion, you now have three different ways to check the RAM on your Windows 10 system without relying on images. Choose the method that suits your comfort level with the operating system. Happy computing!

Published February, 2020