Windows 10: MsMpEng.exe high memory usage

Discus and support MsMpEng.exe high memory usage in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; Helloim having a headache trying to fix this and this is my last shot for some reason my MsMpEng.exe is using way to much memory I have 32gb of ram and... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by john dowling3, Mar 19, 2025 at 3:27 AM.

  1. MsMpEng.exe high memory usage


    Helloim having a headache trying to fix this and this is my last shot for some reason my MsMpEng.exe is using way to much memory I have 32gb of ram and no issues before PLUS this is a recently bought pc. idk what it should be running at but i think is it nowhere near what it is now. i have tried multiple different methods but to no prevail the only advice i have seen is to disable the windows defender via group policies but windows 11 does not allow that i think i might have a memory leaks but no clue no to fix it I wish i could add Images but for some reason it won't let me best i can do it a

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    john dowling3, Mar 19, 2025 at 3:27 AM
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  2. Andre Da Costa, Mar 19, 2025 at 3:35 AM
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  3. Kapil Arya MVP, Mar 19, 2025 at 3:35 AM
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  4. MsMpEng.exe high memory usage

    System and compressed memory high disk usage

    Hi Robert,

    As you are facing issues with high system and compressed memory on your device we will help you with this issue.

    Provide us additional information to assist you better with this issue:

    • What is the make and model of your device?
    • What is the complete error message with respect to the memory when you are trying to access games?

    This issue might have occurred due to applications or services running at the startup on the computer. Bad sectors on the hard drive or outdated and incompatible drivers might also cause such issues.

    I suggest you to refer to the below post check if your issue matches with the same.

    If so, I recommend you to try the troubleshooting steps suggested by Amarjeet Paul
    and check if it helps.

    System and compressed memory high disk usage during file
    copy


    Hope it helps. Get back to us with an updated status of this issue for further assistance.
     
    Deepika Gowda, Mar 19, 2025 at 3:35 AM
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