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Cortana Uses Too Much Memory? 5 Ways to Stop it

Easy fixes to reduce memory usage by virtual assistant

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Updated onMarch 29, 2024

updated onMarch 29, 2024

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Cortana can be usefulfor searching the web and managing tasks on your computer, but it can also slow down your computer and hog its memory.

This guide will discuss the methods to deal with Cortana using too much memory right after looking at its causes.

Why is Cortana using too much memory?

There are various reasons for Cortana to hog memory, some of them are listed here:

How do I fix Cortana using too much memory?

Before performing the detailed troubleshooting methods, let us try these quick fixes:

Tried these steps, and Cortana is still eating memory like a three-course meal. Let’s move on to other troubleshooting steps –

1. Disable Cortana using Command Prompt

2. Repair corrupt files

You can also use athird-party repair toolthat will automatically perform the repair process and scan your PC offering an exhaustive diagnostic report of your OS. You will immediately repair all the corrupted files that affect your device’s performance.

3. Make changes in Registry Editor

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Windows Search

4. Make Changes/ Delete To Search.exe

C:\Windows\SystemApps\Microsoft.Windows.Cortana_cw5n1h2txyewy

5. Reinstall Cortana

Get-AppXPackage -ame Microsoft.Windows.Cortana | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register “$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml”}

If your Cortana uses too much memory, you can try any of the steps mentioned above to resolve the issue. Try these methods and let us know which way worked for you in the comments section below.

More about the topics:High CPU usage,Microsoft Cortana

Vladimir Popescu

Being an artist his entire life while also playing handball at a professional level, Vladimir has also developed a passion for all things computer-related.

With an innate fascination for research and analysis, and realizing many other people share his passion for this subject, he delved into writing Windows-related articles, so other people can also benefit from the acquired information.

When not writing kick-ass articles, Vladimir likes to spend his time doing Crossfit and creating art.

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