Microsoft edge using too much memory
Author: f | 2025-04-24
Are you experiencing a High Memory Usage Detected warning when browsing on Microsoft Edge? That means some browser processes are using too much memory (RAM). Have you encountered the High Memory Usage Detected warning while browsing on Microsoft Edge? It means some of the browser processes are using too much memory
Microsoft Edge uses way too much Memory and it's
Share via Anonymous 2023-01-08T17:08:11.01+00:00 Hi, I have 32 gigs memory, 1 TB SSD, 2 single TB hard drives, windows 11 64-bit 22H2. Since upgrading, I play simple games in Edge browser like Mahjong, bubbles, etc. After playing a short time I get out of memory and suggestion to reload the page. I reload the page and play until this happens again. I have never had this issue before with all the older windows versions of programs from Microsoft. I have searched for a solution to this, and I find nothing of value to correct this issue. I am not sure what Microsoft has incorrect values causing this. I would like to hear from a certified Microsoft employee who has knowledge about this. Regards 7 answers Anonymous 2023-01-11T13:59:57.7266667+00:00 I want to Thank all who replied. I see that this is an issue that appears to be a Microsoft issue of some sort. Problem is I do not have this issue when I use Google only Edge browser. Like I stated I have never had this issue using any Microsoft browser at all until now. Only when I upgraded to 22H2 did this occur.Thank You all Yu Zhou-MSFT 14,921 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff 2023-01-10T07:21:09.567+00:00 Hi @Anonymous I have some suggestions, you can try the following methods to see if they can fix the issue: Make sure you're using the latest version of Edge. Reduce the tabs opened in Edge when you play games. You can try only opening one game tab and close all the other tabs. Disable/remove all the extensions in Edge and test again. Clear Edge cache and cookies in edge://settings/clearBrowserData. You can tick Cookies and other site data, Cached images and files and clear these data. Make sure you have backed up the data you need before clear. In edge://settings/system, turn off Use hardware acceleration when available and turn off Turn on efficiency mode.If the answer is the right solution, please click "Accept Answer" and kindly upvote it. If you have extra questions about this answer, please click "Comment". Note: Please follow the steps in our [documentation][4] to enable e-mail notifications if you want to receive the related email notification for this thread.Regards,Yu Zhou 2023-01-10T09:43:13.67+00:00 Hello there,There are many reasons for this issue that have been stated by Microsoft in their article. To understand the issue the below points might point you in the right direction.Find out how much memory your page is currently using with the Microsoft Edge Browser Task Manager.Visualize memory usage over time with the Memory panel.Identify detached DOM trees (a common cause of memory leaks) with a Heap snapshot.Find out when a new memory is being allocated in your JavaScript heap (JS heap) with Allocation instrumentation on the timeline.Fix memory problems this resolves your Query !!--If the reply is helpful, please Upvote and Accept it as an answer– Anonymous 2023-01-10T11:09:27.223+00:00 Anonymous 2023-01-10T11:23:49.143+00:00 It does not matter if I play on this site or other sites it is the same. Sign in to answer Your. Are you experiencing a High Memory Usage Detected warning when browsing on Microsoft Edge? That means some browser processes are using too much memory (RAM). Have you encountered the High Memory Usage Detected warning while browsing on Microsoft Edge? It means some of the browser processes are using too much memory Edge and and app called Antimalware service are using a lot of memory. I know that the antimalware is from Microsoft defender but it takes up too much memory. My laptop runs slow and sometimes Edge Edge and and app called Antimalware service are using a lot of memory. I know that the antimalware is from Microsoft defender but it takes up too much memory. My laptop What causes Memory Issues in Microsoft Edge? Memory leak and Memory bloat are two serious concerns in Microsoft Edge high memory usage. When there is a bug on a website page, like code errors or too much java script, then the page uses more and more memory over time. This is a memory leak. Download Microsoft Edge More info about Internet Explorer and Microsoft won't allow application sharing, or is simply using too much memory. Many times, an investigation Microsoft Edge Consumes too much memory Hi, I am using Microsoft Edge Stable version .58. Every time I open multiple tabs, one or more of them starts to freeze Have you encountered the High Memory Usage Detected warning while browsing on Microsoft Edge? It means some of the browser processes are using too much PM Posts 282 OS Windows 11 build 10.0.22635.4515 Beta / WSL 2 running Ubuntu #8 Hello Everyone, I am attempting to get Microsoft Edge Legacy up and running on Windows 11 and here is where I am atI have uninstalled Chromium EdgeI have copied the Legacy Edge files from a copy of Windows 10 2004I have deleted the AppData files for EdgeI have ran the following powershell commandsGet-AppXPackage -AllUsers -Name Microsoft.MicrosoftEdge | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register “$($.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml” -Verbose} Get-AppXPackage -AllUsers -Name Microsoft.MicrosoftEdgeDevToolsClient | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register “$($.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml” -Verbose}I have disabled CodeIntergirty by using this trick Test your Windows app for Windows 10 S - MSIXAnd edge does open but all the UI elements are not showing and it will eventually crash, I have determined that it may rely on the Windows.UI.Xaml.dll file, as it was used for rendering many of the UI elements, so how would I go about adding the UI elements from here to Windows 11? Any help will be appreciated.This error log may also be useful so I will include it here too - Spartan crashes on Windows 11 · Issue #2 · Legacy-Edge/Legacy-Edge-LauncherAgain any help will be greatly appreciated. Why? My Computers OS Windows 11 build 10.0.22635.4515 Beta / WSL 2 running Ubuntu Computer type Laptop Manufacturer/Model Dell Inspiron 14 5430 CPU Intel i7-1355U Motherboard Dell 0GMW80 Memory 16GB Graphics Card(s) Intel Iris XE Sound Card Realtek Monitor(s) Displays Dell 14", LG 32" Curved Wide screen monitor and LG Ultrawide 26" Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 @ 60Hz, 1920 x 1080 @ 100Hz and 2560 x 1080 @ 60Hz Hard Drives Samsung 990 Pro 1TB NVME Gen 4 M.2 SSD PSU Dell Case Dell Cooling Dell Keyboard Dell KM3322W Mouse Dell Trackpad or Dell KM3322W Internet Speed 900mb down / 400mb up FTTP Browser Edge 132.0.2957.11 Antivirus Windows Defender Other Info Windows 3651TB OneDriveOutlook ClassicVisual Studio Code running in WSLPython 3.13Macrium Reflect XSamsung MagicianGarmin ExpressDell TB16 Thunderbolt dockWSLWEI Score: 8.3 Operating System Windows 11 Computer type Tablet Manufacturer/Model Microsoft Surface Pro 7 CPU Core i5 - 1035G4 Motherboard Microsoft Memory 8GB Graphics card(s) Intel Iris Plus Monitor(s) Displays Surface touch Screen Resolution 2736 x 1824 Hard Drives 128GB PSU Microsoft Case Microsoft Keyboard Cooling None Mouse Microsoft Arc Intellimouse Keyboard Microsoft Surface Keyboard Internet Speed 900mb / 400mb FTTP Browser Edge Antivirus Windows Defender Similar threads Windows Support Forums Browsers and MailComments
Share via Anonymous 2023-01-08T17:08:11.01+00:00 Hi, I have 32 gigs memory, 1 TB SSD, 2 single TB hard drives, windows 11 64-bit 22H2. Since upgrading, I play simple games in Edge browser like Mahjong, bubbles, etc. After playing a short time I get out of memory and suggestion to reload the page. I reload the page and play until this happens again. I have never had this issue before with all the older windows versions of programs from Microsoft. I have searched for a solution to this, and I find nothing of value to correct this issue. I am not sure what Microsoft has incorrect values causing this. I would like to hear from a certified Microsoft employee who has knowledge about this. Regards 7 answers Anonymous 2023-01-11T13:59:57.7266667+00:00 I want to Thank all who replied. I see that this is an issue that appears to be a Microsoft issue of some sort. Problem is I do not have this issue when I use Google only Edge browser. Like I stated I have never had this issue using any Microsoft browser at all until now. Only when I upgraded to 22H2 did this occur.Thank You all Yu Zhou-MSFT 14,921 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff 2023-01-10T07:21:09.567+00:00 Hi @Anonymous I have some suggestions, you can try the following methods to see if they can fix the issue: Make sure you're using the latest version of Edge. Reduce the tabs opened in Edge when you play games. You can try only opening one game tab and close all the other tabs. Disable/remove all the extensions in Edge and test again. Clear Edge cache and cookies in edge://settings/clearBrowserData. You can tick Cookies and other site data, Cached images and files and clear these data. Make sure you have backed up the data you need before clear. In edge://settings/system, turn off Use hardware acceleration when available and turn off Turn on efficiency mode.If the answer is the right solution, please click "Accept Answer" and kindly upvote it. If you have extra questions about this answer, please click "Comment". Note: Please follow the steps in our [documentation][4] to enable e-mail notifications if you want to receive the related email notification for this thread.Regards,Yu Zhou 2023-01-10T09:43:13.67+00:00 Hello there,There are many reasons for this issue that have been stated by Microsoft in their article. To understand the issue the below points might point you in the right direction.Find out how much memory your page is currently using with the Microsoft Edge Browser Task Manager.Visualize memory usage over time with the Memory panel.Identify detached DOM trees (a common cause of memory leaks) with a Heap snapshot.Find out when a new memory is being allocated in your JavaScript heap (JS heap) with Allocation instrumentation on the timeline.Fix memory problems this resolves your Query !!--If the reply is helpful, please Upvote and Accept it as an answer– Anonymous 2023-01-10T11:09:27.223+00:00 Anonymous 2023-01-10T11:23:49.143+00:00 It does not matter if I play on this site or other sites it is the same. Sign in to answer Your
2025-04-01PM Posts 282 OS Windows 11 build 10.0.22635.4515 Beta / WSL 2 running Ubuntu #8 Hello Everyone, I am attempting to get Microsoft Edge Legacy up and running on Windows 11 and here is where I am atI have uninstalled Chromium EdgeI have copied the Legacy Edge files from a copy of Windows 10 2004I have deleted the AppData files for EdgeI have ran the following powershell commandsGet-AppXPackage -AllUsers -Name Microsoft.MicrosoftEdge | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register “$($.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml” -Verbose} Get-AppXPackage -AllUsers -Name Microsoft.MicrosoftEdgeDevToolsClient | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register “$($.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml” -Verbose}I have disabled CodeIntergirty by using this trick Test your Windows app for Windows 10 S - MSIXAnd edge does open but all the UI elements are not showing and it will eventually crash, I have determined that it may rely on the Windows.UI.Xaml.dll file, as it was used for rendering many of the UI elements, so how would I go about adding the UI elements from here to Windows 11? Any help will be appreciated.This error log may also be useful so I will include it here too - Spartan crashes on Windows 11 · Issue #2 · Legacy-Edge/Legacy-Edge-LauncherAgain any help will be greatly appreciated. Why? My Computers OS Windows 11 build 10.0.22635.4515 Beta / WSL 2 running Ubuntu Computer type Laptop Manufacturer/Model Dell Inspiron 14 5430 CPU Intel i7-1355U Motherboard Dell 0GMW80 Memory 16GB Graphics Card(s) Intel Iris XE Sound Card Realtek Monitor(s) Displays Dell 14", LG 32" Curved Wide screen monitor and LG Ultrawide 26" Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 @ 60Hz, 1920 x 1080 @ 100Hz and 2560 x 1080 @ 60Hz Hard Drives Samsung 990 Pro 1TB NVME Gen 4 M.2 SSD PSU Dell Case Dell Cooling Dell Keyboard Dell KM3322W Mouse Dell Trackpad or Dell KM3322W Internet Speed 900mb down / 400mb up FTTP Browser Edge 132.0.2957.11 Antivirus Windows Defender Other Info Windows 3651TB OneDriveOutlook ClassicVisual Studio Code running in WSLPython 3.13Macrium Reflect XSamsung MagicianGarmin ExpressDell TB16 Thunderbolt dockWSLWEI Score: 8.3 Operating System Windows 11 Computer type Tablet Manufacturer/Model Microsoft Surface Pro 7 CPU Core i5 - 1035G4 Motherboard Microsoft Memory 8GB Graphics card(s) Intel Iris Plus Monitor(s) Displays Surface touch Screen Resolution 2736 x 1824 Hard Drives 128GB PSU Microsoft Case Microsoft Keyboard Cooling None Mouse Microsoft Arc Intellimouse Keyboard Microsoft Surface Keyboard Internet Speed 900mb / 400mb FTTP Browser Edge Antivirus Windows Defender Similar threads Windows Support Forums Browsers and Mail
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2025-03-29Firefox and Chrome are mostly minor. One might be slightly faster or consume less battery, but in terms of usability, they’re both excellent. In other words, anything you can do in Chrome can probably be done in Firefox too.Is 4gb RAM enough for Chrome?Overall, 4 GB of RAM is enough for a Chromebook, but 8 GB is ideal.How many Chrome tabs can 2gb RAM open?In Chrome, 15 tabs can range from 1 GB to 2 GB of memory used, depending on the media content.How much RAM does Safari use?I checked iStats and Sensei and they both reported that Safari had been using over 7.5Gb of memory. This is weird coming from Edge since I would often have over 40+ tabs and it wouldn’t be using more than 3.0 – 4.0 Gb.Who uses more RAM Chrome or Edge?Google Chrome consumed approximately 850MB – 950MB; in contrast, Edge only consumed 650MB – 700MB of RAM. Chrome has done remarkably better than the last time we put these two browsers to the test, but Microsoft Edge is lighter on your limited RAM and does not compromise on performance.
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