Windows 11 Users Report Improved Memory Performance After 26H2 Update

Some Windows 11 users are reporting that the recent 26H2 update has improved their computer's memory performance. According to anecdotal evidence on Reddit and X, installing the update has resulted in a reduction of RAM utilization by between 1GB to 3GB for some users.

The reports come as Microsoft continues its efforts to optimize Windows 11's memory usage. In August, the company confirmed it was working on making the operating system use less RAM at startup. The 26H2 update may have acted as a trigger for this optimization, with several users noting improvements in their computer's performance after installation.

However, not all users are seeing these benefits, and there are some who claim to have experienced no change in memory usage after installing the update. Additionally, it's worth noting that those who are observing bigger drops in memory usage tend to have larger RAM pools, which could be a factor in their improved performance.

Microsoft is also working on shoring up memory issues with WinUI, the contemporary framework for Windows 11's interface, which should help improve overall performance not just for the desktop OS but also apps that use WinUI.