How to Check RAM on Windows 10

If you need to know how to check RAM on Windows 10, you’ll be happy to know there are several ways to do so, including using Windows utilities and the command prompt. The option you choose depends on which method feels more convenient to you, but it’s always good to know the total installed RAM on your system, and the amount of available or unused RAM.

Why You May Need to Check RAM on Windows 10

Knowing the total RAM and the available RAM in Windows 10 can help with many things, including:

  • Diagnosing a slow computer: If your available RAM is always low, it could explain why your computer is running slow.
  • Meeting software requirements: Knowing your total RAM helps to determine if your computer meets the specifications to run certain software.
  • Upgrading hardware: Checking total RAM in Windows 10 helps with upgrading your RAM memory.

Since RAM provides quick read and write access to data when you run software, verifying that you have enough RAM installed for your needs is very important.

How to Check RAM on Windows 10 Using Command Prompt

It’s very easy to check both total RAM and available RAM using the command prompt. Open the command prompt, then enter one of the following commands:

  • To obtain total RAM is: systeminfo | findstr /C:”Total Physical Memory”
  • To check available RAM: systeminfo | find “Available Physical Memory”
Screenshot of checking RAM in the command prompt

How to Check RAM on Windows 10 Using Windows Tools

You can also check RAM in Windows 10 using the System Information utility. If you check System Information in the Control Panel, you’ll see total installed memory (RAM) and how much of this is usable.

USING CONTROL PANEL

Open the Control Panel, then select System. Here you will see your RAM details.

Usable memory differs from installed memory because the computer reserves installed RAM specifically for hardware installed in the system. Because of this, usable RAM will always be slightly less than installed RAM.

USING THE ADVANCED SYSTEM INFORMATION UTILITY

The basic System Information screen doesn’t show available RAM. To see this, you’ll need to use the advanced System Information utility. Select the Start icon, type System, then select the System Information app.

Here you’ll see Total Physical Memory (RAM), Total Physical Memory, and Available Physical Memory.

Screenshot of advanced System Information utility

You can also launch the advanced System Information utility by launching msinfo32.exe. To do this, select the Start icon, type Run and press Enter, then in the Open field type msinfo32.exe and press Enter.

USING TASK MANAGER

If you want to get a more realtime view of total and available RAM, use the Task Manager. To access this, right-click in the Windows taskbar and select Task Manager. Select the Performance tab, then select Memory from the left navigation menu.

Here you’ll see view of RAM being used and available RAM. This line graph and the values below it will update in realtime as you open and close applications.

Screenshot of RAM in the Windows 10 taskbar

In addition to all of the Windows utilities you have available to check RAM on Windows 10, there are also a lot of third-party system information tools you can download and use as well, including apps like Driver Easy.

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What Is iphlpsvc in Windows 10?

The iphlpsvc in Windows is an Internet Protocol Helper Service, and its job is helping to retrieve and modify network configuration settings for your Windows 10 PC. It effectively allows connections to take place across various Windows 10 networking protocols, like IPv6 and Port Proxy, among others.

This helper service is installed with Windows 10 right from the start, so it’s nothing you really need concern yourself with unless something particularly goes awry. That said, it’s also not massively important if you’re just using your system for general tasks like web browsing, media viewing, and gaming. Iphlpsvc is mainly useful for running remote databases, or connecting over IPv6.

You might come across iphlpsvc.dll when looking at the Processes tab in Task Manager. It doesn’t typically use up much in the way of resources, and can be safely left alone. It will typically start up with Windows 10 and continue to run in the background without getting in your way.

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How to Enable or Disable Secure Sign-In for Windows 10

Windows is the most targeted operating system on the planet. That means you should fortify your PC’s defenses to stay safe both online and offline. This guide shows you how to enable or disable Secure Sign-In for Windows 10.

Secure Sign-In is an additional component on the Windows 10 login screen. It doesn’t prevent anyone from accessing your PC if they have your credentials. Instead, Windows 10 removes the login fields until you type a string of keys. After that, enter your password or PIN as usual.

This feature aims to thwart malware. Malicious code could reside in the background and spoof the Windows 10 login screen to capture your credentials. Because apps and programs typically don’t have access to the Ctrl+At+Del command, you can bypass the fake login screen by using Secure Sign-In that’s activated by typing this three-key command.

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Change Maximum Password Age

You now need to set the maximum password age for your password. Unlike a Microsoft account, you can set the password for your local account to expire at any time you want.

The default on Windows 10 is 42 days. If you want to leave it this length, you can continue using your PC as normal. When it’s time to reset your password, you’ll be prompted to change it.

The maximum password age you chose is applied to all local accounts on your PC.

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How to Set a Password Expiration Date in Windows 10

To maintain your cybersecurity, it’s a good idea to change your computer’s password every once in a while. Windows 10 makes this easier because you can set a password expiration date.

The steps to do this vary, depending on whether you use a local or Microsoft account to log in to your Windows PC, so we’ll look at the process for both.

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Ways to hide the taskbar in Windows 10

If you use a laptop, tablet, or even a desktop computer with a small or medium-sized monitor, you know that screen space is essential. Unfortunately, on displays with modest sizes or low resolutions, that space is quite limited. One of the best ways to get more screen space is to make Windows 10 auto-hide the taskbar when you’re not using it. In this article, we are showing you how to hide the taskbar in Windows 10 using the built-in controls from the Settings app. We also have a tool that we created for the same reason, which you can use when the taskbar doesn’t hide even though you’ve made the required settings in Windows 10. Let’s get started:

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Ways to delete mapped network drives (Windows 10)

Mapping network drives and other locations is a good way of keeping remote data at hand in your local area network. However, at some point, you might also want to delete some of these drive mappings and keep only those that you regularly use. In this article, we show you exactly how to do that. Here are four methods for deleting mapped drives and network locations from Windows 10:

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How to Create an ISO Image of Your Windows System

Need a quick and easy way to backup and restore Windows without relying on backup tools or the cloud for your personal data?

Several third-party Windows backup and restore tools are available, but they can be complicated and time-consuming to use. So, why not learn how to make an ISO image of your Windows PC instead?

Why Choose a Windows 10 Image Backup?

We all know that backing up our data is important, especially when upgrading to a new version of Windows. But rather than fiddle around with partitions for specific data, or syncing to the cloud, why not simply back up your entire Windows installation?

You can add personal folders to an image backup, but omit apps and games. Alternatively, you could opt to create an image of your entire system drive. Naturally, you would need a suitable volume of storage for such a backup.

Thanks to the ISO image format, it is possible to back up your entire PC. This essentially creates an exact copy of your entire drive or selected directories. You’ll be able to restore the image backup should disaster strike.

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Using PowerShell to Remove Bloatware from Windows 10

PowerShell is an important part of Windows system management. While some compare PowerShell to the Command Prompt, at their core they are different beasts. However, PowerShell is a command and scripting language that gives you greater control over your Windows installation. In this instance, you can use a series of PowerShell commands to either hide or remove Windows 10 bloatware.

First, open the PowerShell command line. Type PowerShell into your Start menu search bar. The best match should be Windows PowerShell. Right-click and select Run as Administrator. This ensures you have control over the entire system.

Hide Apps Using the “Remove-AppxPackage” Command

Entering the following code into the PowerShell will hide each application you enter.

Get-AppxPackage -name "Microsoft.ZuneMusic" | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage -name "Microsoft.Music.Preview" | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage -name "Microsoft.XboxGameCallableUI" | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage -name "Microsoft.XboxIdentityProvider" | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage -name "Microsoft.BingTravel" | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage -name "Microsoft.BingHealthAndFitness" | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage -name "Microsoft.BingFoodAndDrink" | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage -name "Microsoft.People" | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage -name "Microsoft.BingFinance" | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage -name "Microsoft.3DBuilder" | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage -name "Microsoft.WindowsCalculator" | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage -name "Microsoft.BingNews" | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage -name "Microsoft.XboxApp" | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage -name "Microsoft.BingSports" | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage -name "Microsoft.WindowsCamera" | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage -name "Microsoft.Getstarted" | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage -name "Microsoft.Office.OneNote" | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage -name "Microsoft.WindowsMaps" | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage -name "Microsoft.MicrosoftSolitaireCollection" | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage -name "Microsoft.MicrosoftOfficeHub" | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage -name "Microsoft.BingWeather" | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage -name "Microsoft.BioEnrollment" | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage -name "Microsoft.WindowsStore" | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage -name "Microsoft.Windows.Photos" | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage -name "Microsoft.WindowsPhone" | Remove-AppxPackage

Hiding a pre-installed app has the advantage of obscuring it from your view without actually deleting it from your system. If at a later date you realize that you do require the app, you can relocate it.

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How to Remote Control Linux From Windows

Set up a Linux server? Perhaps it’s running a videogame, or you’ve configured it as the solution to network storage. Or maybe you have a Linux media center, retro gaming machine, or a simple secondary PC.

Whatever the case, at some stage there is going to be a time when you need to access the Linux PC or server (we’ll refer to it as a “box” from this point) from the comfort of your Windows PC or laptop. So, what is the solution?

Windows users have a number of tools available that can be used to enable them to remote control a Linux device.

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