Clear Memory Cache in Windows to Speed Up Computer

Is your Windows computer feeling slow after running multiple programs for a while? This can happen when the system’s memory gets cluttered with leftover tasks, even after closing apps. Restarting the computer often helps, but there’s a quicker way to free up memory and boost performance without rebooting. You can create a shortcut to clear the memory cache in Windows! Here’s an easy step-by-step guide to do it.

How to Create a Shortcut to Clear Memory Cache

1. Right-click on your desktop and choose New > Shortcut from the menu.

2. In the box that asks for the location, type the following:
   %windir%\system32\rundll32.exe advapi32.dll,ProcessIdleTasks

3. Click Next.

4. Give the shortcut a name, like Clear Memory, and click Finish.

That’s it! Your shortcut is ready. Whenever your computer feels sluggish or unresponsive, just double-click this shortcut to clear the memory cache. This trick works on all versions of Windows, including Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and later.

Why This Works

When you run many apps at once, some background tasks stay in the memory even after you close them. This can slow down your system. The shortcut you created tells Windows to clean up these idle tasks, freeing up memory and helping your computer run smoother.