Windows 10: Why do unused apps take up so much memory?

My computer has a lot of storage issues. This is a bad thing because every single day it'll hit a point where it starts lagging and crashing, making it hard to do things like use Skype, watch videos, or write. I'm doing my best to clear up space to the point where my downloads folder is completely empty and I delete images almost as soon as I'm done using them, but it's not enough. Several apps eat up too much data, despite the fact that I don't actually ever use them- such as Microsoft Photos and XBox Game Bar. So why do apps I've never used keep taking memory, and why is it impossible to uni

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Getting low memory. Deleting several apps doesn't seem to make a difference

Hi Dan,

Did you perform any updates recently? When did you start getting low memory? To isolate this problem, we suggest that you run a maintenance task to help us clean up or remove unused files and shortcuts on your computer. Follow these steps:

• Press Windows + X.
• Select Control Panel.
• Select Troubleshooting.
• Under System and Security, click Run maintenance task.

Update us with the result.

Regards.

 

Overclocking / Undervolting guide for Vega 56 or 64?

Here's a quick laundry list:

List of software to use for overclocking and testing
Examples:
Wattman (and how to find and use it, like an overview, including profiles)
Unigine Valley or Heaven (use this for quick testing while changing settings in Wattman and checking for stability / artifacts) ...just suggesting this
How to monitor cores / mem speeds and temps during testing (I've seen screen overlays, and others using GPUz)

Step-by step overclocking in Wattman
Fan speeds
Power limit
Temp limit
Voltages
Core speeds
Memory speeds

 

Delete unused e-mail account from Windows 10 Mail app

Hi,

Thank you for posting the query on Microsoft Community. I am glad to assist you on this.

To guide you in the right direction, I need more information from the computer by answering the following questions:

1. When you say delete unused account, Exactly which account you want to delete?

If possible provide us a screenshot to assist you better.

I would suggest you to run the in-built Windows Store app troubleshooter and check. Follow the steps:

• 
  Press Windows Key + X..
  
• 
  Click on Control Panel.
  
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  Select Troubleshooting.
  
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  On the left pane, click on View All.
  
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  Click on Windows Store apps to run the troubleshooter and follow the onscreen instructions.
  

Let us know if the issue is resolved or if you require further assistance.