what is runtime broker, and why does it use so much memory?

Anonymous
2012-10-28T14:43:19+00:00

in task manager there is process called Runtime Broker. and it uses over 600 MB of my ram. putting my average usage at 60% on my 4 gig laptop. not noticed any performance issues yet. just a lot memory being used. makes me think of windows vista almost bc it had same issue in past. it would use all system resources.

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  1. Anonymous
    2017-12-14T00:43:40+00:00

    I have exactly the same problem. This is a short term temporary solution. The problem comes back as soon as the computer is restarted.

    Is this a recent problem for you?  I haven't had any problems within the last year.  Just as the creators addition came out, I did a clean install of my OS because I upgraded to a larger solid state drive and Windows 10 has run like a dream.

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  2. Anonymous
    2017-12-14T12:16:59+00:00

    I have the problem for approx 2-3 months now.

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  3. Anonymous
    2017-12-14T12:24:38+00:00

    The App Photo's is causing the problem. The runtime broker in this App is using >50% processor speed and > 600MB memory

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  4. Anonymous
    2017-12-14T13:25:49+00:00

    I had that problem, too.  Photos has had that defect for a while now, and there's no way to fix it (nor is Microsoft willing to patch it).  I wound up removing Photos via powershell to stop the problem.

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