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

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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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Anonymous

2013-04-02T03:22:27+00:00

this is just another reason I don't use anti virus software
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Anonymous

2013-01-05T18:21:13+00:00

With "Clock Tile" App running ; Runtime Broker 358.7MB

After uninstall "Clock Tile" ; Runtime Broker 1.8MB

Also open; Chrome (1 tab), Task Mgr, sticky note, mail app, store app

Note: The 358.7MB usage was right after fresh reboot. I was seeing memory leakage as high as

1400+ MB Runtime Broker when I left my rig running overnight
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Anonymous

2012-12-30T23:10:47+00:00

I just got Windows 8 in a new machine. Same issue as above. Did uninstalling Norton make a difference?
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Anonymous

2012-12-29T18:20:57+00:00

"The Time" app has been fixed and no longer makes the Runtime Broker go crazy! I, too, currently have "The Time" app installed and running just fine.

The "Clocktime" app has not been fixed, and it still makes the Runtime Broker go crazy. I uninstalled the "Clocktime" app, and once I did so, the Runtime Broker no longer goes crazy.
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Anonymous

2012-12-28T19:46:19+00:00

I use The Time app and have not seen my Runtime Broker go crazy, if you're looking for an alt app
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