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Microsoft targets Windows 11 memory use on 8 GB PCs
Microsoft announced that it will reduce the memory footprint of Windows 11 on computers equipped with 8 GB of RAM or more. The effort is one of four focus areas for Windows development through the end of 2026, as outlined by Windows chief Pavan Davuluri. The roadmap calls for a more efficient memory allocator, tuning of the WinUI 3 framework, and optimisation of Chromium and WebView2 components to lower overall RAM consumption. No specific performance targets, benchmark figures or release dates have been disclosed. The changes are intended to make Windows 11 feel faster and more responsive on entry‑level laptops and other devices that ship with 8 GB of RAM, improving application launch times, UI responsiveness and reducing paging to the page file. The initiative is part of the broader Windows K2 improvement programme and will be delivered through Insider builds and future Windows updates.
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Chromium · Microsoft · Microsoft Corporation · Pavan Davuluri · WebView2 · WinUI 3 · Windows 11
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] No public release date has been announced for the taskbar changes.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The new taskbar can be positioned on any screen edge and offers a compact icon layout.
- [● 18 SOURCES] The effort includes tuning WinUI 3 so that built‑in Windows apps use less RAM. iguru.gr · www.world-today-news.com · www.chip.de · www.gry-online.pl · technews.tw · +13 more
- [● 18 SOURCES] Memory optimisation is one of four focus areas for Windows development through the end of 2026. iguru.gr · www.world-today-news.com · www.chip.de · www.gry-online.pl · technews.tw · +13 more
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Microsoft has not disclosed technical details of the memory‑optimization implementation. iguru.gr
- [● 2 SOURCES] Microsoft is working to reduce the memory footprint of Windows 11 on PCs with 8 GB of RAM. iguru.gr · www.world-today-news.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The beta build for the new taskbar is version 26220.9022, released on 31 July 2026.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Microsoft expanded testing of a movable, smaller taskbar to the Windows Insider beta channel.
- [● 18 SOURCES] The effort includes optimizing Chromium and WebView2 components. technews.tw · genk.vn · iguru.gr · preporucamo.com · www.windows-faq.de · +13 more
- [● 7 SOURCES] Microsoft is working to reduce the memory footprint of Windows 11 on PCs with 8 GB RAM and above. technews.tw · genk.vn · iguru.gr · preporucamo.com · www.windows-faq.de · +2 more
- [● 2 SOURCES] Microsoft has not announced a public release date for the taskbar changes.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The movable, smaller taskbar feature was promoted to the Windows‑Insider beta channel in build 26220.9022 released on 31 July 2026.