{"id":23691,"date":"2024-08-04T17:00:31","date_gmt":"2024-08-04T11:30:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/?p=23691"},"modified":"2024-08-02T17:27:18","modified_gmt":"2024-08-02T11:57:18","slug":"reduce-hardware-reserved-memory","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/reduce-hardware-reserved-memory\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Reduce Hardware Reserved Memory too High on Windows"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your PC cannot function without RAM! But did you know not all the RAM on your PC can be used by you? Some of it is reserved by specific hardware that needs RAM to function properly. This is a necessity and helps deliver optimum performance. But what if the Hardware-Reserved Memory is too high? What do you do then? This guide will help readers understand Hardware-Reserved Memory and how to fix it when it is too high.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">What Is Hardware Reserved Memory on Windows?<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is a part of your system\u2019s RAM that is isolated and used by the system&#8217;s hardware components, such as the motherboard, graphics card, and other peripherals. The OS and applications cannot use this reserved memory.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Why is Hardware Reserved Memory on Windows?<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is a part of memory that is kept aside for several important reasons. This includes system stability, hardware functionality, and efficient resource management. Here\u2019s why it is done and why is Hardware Reserved Memory necessary:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hardware like the motherboard, integrated graphics, and network cards need a piece of RAM to operate.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Devices such as expansion cards and built-in peripherals require reserved memory to function properly.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Integrated graphics processors use a piece of the system\u2019s RAM as video memory. This is especially common in systems without a dedicated graphics card.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reserving a portion of RAM ensures that hardware components have the necessary resources without conflicting with the system\u2019s regular operations.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By reserving specific memory areas, Windows can manage resources more effectively, maintaining system stability and performance.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">How To Identify How Much Memory Is Reserved By Your Hardware<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are the steps to check your Hardware Reserved Memory.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 1: Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open the Task Manager.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 2: Click on the Performance tab in the left panel and click on the Memory on the right side.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23697\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Performance-tab-in-task-manager.webp\" alt=\"Performance tab in task manager\" width=\"1136\" height=\"651\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1136px) 100vw, 1136px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 3: Locate Hardware Reserved and note the amount of memory next to it.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">How Hardware Reserved Memory Affects Your PC\u2019s Performance<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When your system grants too much RAM to Hardware-Reserved Memory, it can affect the computer\u2019s performance, slow booting time, or result in user-facing crashes and freezes due to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/fixed-insufficient-system-resources-exist-to-complete-the-requested-service\/\">insufficient resources<\/a> required for running processes.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>How to fix Hardware Reserved Memory On Windows 10\/11<\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Method 1: Check The OS System Type (32-bit or 64-bit)<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To address hardware-reserved RAM issues, check whether your Windows 10 system is 32-bit or 64-bit. A 32-bit Windows OS can only utilize up to 3.5GB of RAM, regardless of the amount of physical RAM installed on your PC. If you\u2019re using a 32-bit system, upgrading to a 64-bit version of Windows 10 will allow you to access all your installed RAM. Here are the steps to check your OS system type:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 1: Press Win + I to open Settings.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 2: Click on the System tab in the left panel.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23698\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/windows-setting.webp\" alt=\"windows setting\" width=\"832\" height=\"586\" sizes=\"(max-width: 832px) 100vw, 832px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 3: Scroll down in the right section and click on About.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23699\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/About-Section.webp\" alt=\"About Section\" width=\"961\" height=\"388\" sizes=\"(max-width: 961px) 100vw, 961px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here, you can see the System Type of your PC.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Method 2: Modify The Maximum Memory<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In Windows 10, the maximum memory setting in the boot configuration can reserve a piece of RAM. If this setting is configured too high, it can result in a significant amount of RAM being reserved for hardware use. To adjust this setting, follow the steps outlined below.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 1: Press Win + R to open the RUN box and type \u201cmsconfig\u201d followed by the Enter key.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 2: A new box will open; click on the Boot tab at the top and then click on the Advanced Option button.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23702\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Boot-Advanced-Option.webp\" alt=\"Boot Advanced Option\" width=\"592\" height=\"436\" sizes=\"(max-width: 592px) 100vw, 592px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 3: Locate the Maximum Memory option and uncheck the box next to it.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 4: Click On Apply, followed by OK.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 5: Reboot your computer.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Method 3: Optimize Your Virtual Memory<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some experts have suggested that adjusting the Virtual Memory settings can resolve the issue of Windows 10 not utilizing all available RAM. Virtual Memory helps Windows manage memory usage and is typically on the C drive. You can try optimizing these settings to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/how-to-optimize-ram-on-windows-10\/\">improve RAM utilization<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 1: Press Win + S to open the Search box and type Advanced system settings.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 2: Click on \u201cView Advanced system settings.\u201d<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 3: A new box will open. Click on the Advanced tab and then the Settings button in the Performance section.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23465\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/System-Properties-Advanced-Tab.webp\" alt=\"System Properties- Advanced Tab\" width=\"419\" height=\"475\" sizes=\"(max-width: 419px) 100vw, 419px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 4: Another box will open; click the Advanced tab &gt; Change button in the Virtual Memory section.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23466\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Advanced-Tab-in-Performance-Options.webp\" alt=\"Advanced Tab in Performance Options\" width=\"426\" height=\"610\" sizes=\"(max-width: 426px) 100vw, 426px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 5: Remove the check mark from the box next to Automatically manage paging file size for all drives.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23703\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Virtual-Memory.webp\" alt=\"Virtual Memory\" width=\"405\" height=\"536\" sizes=\"(max-width: 405px) 100vw, 405px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 6: Select C drive and click the circular box next to Custom Size.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 7: Enter the values depending on the space available, which is displayed, and click on the OK button.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Method 4: Update BIOS<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An outdated BIOS can result in many errors, including a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hardware Reserved Memory on Windows<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">error. You must update your BIOS using the Windows update. Here are the steps:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 1: Press Win + I to open Settings &gt; click on the Windows Update tab in the Left panel.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 2: Click on the \u201cCheck For Updates\u201d button in the right section and wait for the Updates to be synced.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 3: Now click the Advanced Options followed by Optional Updates in the right pane.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23221\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/windows-update.webp\" alt=\"windows update\" width=\"957\" height=\"491\" sizes=\"(max-width: 957px) 100vw, 957px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 4: To reveal BIOS-related updates, click on The Driver Updates and Other Updates.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23222\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/optional-updates.webp\" alt=\"optional updates\" width=\"946\" height=\"452\" sizes=\"(max-width: 946px) 100vw, 946px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 5: Select the updates by placing a checkmark next to the box beside each one and clicking the Download and Install button.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Method 5: Activate Hardware And Devices Troubleshooter<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If a connected device isn\u2019t functioning correctly, Windows may allocate more system memory. It would help if you ran the Hardware and Devices troubleshooter in Windows to resolve this issue. Here\u2019s how to do it:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 1: Press Win + R to open the RUN box.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 2: Type \u201ccmd\u201d and press Ctrl + Shift + Enter to open the Command Prompt in admin mode.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 3: Copy and paste the command in the Command Prompt, followed by the Enter key.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 4: A new box will appear, where you have to click on the Advanced link and place a checkmark next to the Apply Repairs Automatically option.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23704\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Hardware-and-Devices-troubleshooter.webp\" alt=\"Hardware and Devices troubleshooter\" width=\"1200\" height=\"568\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 5: Click on the Next button and follow the onscreen instructions.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Method 6: Update Graphics Drivers<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Graphics Drivers help establish communication between your Graphics Card and OS. It is important to keep these drivers updated because outdated, missing, and corrupt driver<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">s can cause many issues on your PC. We suggest three methods to update drivers:<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\">1. Update Using OEM Website<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 1: Go to the official website of your device\u2019s manufacturer (e.g., Dell, HP, Lenovo).<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 2: Find the section dedicated to support, drivers, or downloads.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 3: Input your device\u2019s model or serial number to locate the appropriate drivers and updates for your specific hardware.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 4: Download your device&#8217;s latest drivers, firmware updates, or BIOS updates.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 5: Double-click the downloaded file to initiate the installation process and follow the onscreen instructions.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 6: After installing the updates, restart your computer to ensure all changes take effect.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"color-box\">\n<div class=\"shadow\">\n<div class=\"info-tab note-icon\" style=\"background:#47ADE0\"><i><\/i><\/div>\n<div class=\"note-box\" style=\"background:#d5e9f6\">\n<p> <strong> Note : <\/strong>If you find the above method too technical, we suggest you use the next process.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\">2. Use Device Manager<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 1: Press Win + X to open the Power Menu and choose Device Manager.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 2: Click on Display Adapters to reveal your graphics card and right-click on it.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 3: Choose Update Driver and follow the instructions on the screen.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"color-box\">\n<div class=\"shadow\">\n<div class=\"info-tab note-icon\" style=\"background:#47ADE0\"><i><\/i><\/div>\n<div class=\"note-box\" style=\"background:#d5e9f6\">\n<p> <strong> Note : <\/strong>The above method is easier to use but has a limitation. It only downloads updates from Microsoft servers and not from any third-party websites.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\">3. Use Advanced Driver Updater<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 1: Click the Download button below to download the setup file for Advanced Driver Updater.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"download_buttons_section\"><p style=\"text-align: justify;display:none;\" class=\"downloadnow-btn-show os-windows\" data-eventsource=\"DownloadNow_post_button\"><a data-param=\"systweakblog,wp_json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23691,pos-1,135\" data-operation=\"iframe\" class=\"ds-download-link \" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/download-product\/adu\/w\/23691\/1\" onclick=\"gtag('event', 'ProductDownloadSysBlog', { 'event_label' :'reduce-hardware-reserved-memory', 'event_category':'windows-1' });\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/bg.systweak.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/plugins\/download-button-shortcode-new\/images\/window_btn.png\" alt=\"download\" width=\"250\" height=\"65\"><\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 2: Double-click the downloaded file to install the Advanced Driver Updater.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23229\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/start-scan-using-advanced-driver-updater.webp\" alt=\"start scan using advanced driver updater\" width=\"770\" height=\"593\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 3: After the app is installed, open it and click the Start Scan Now button.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 4: A list of driver anomalies will be presented on your screen within the app interface.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23231\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/update-all-using-advanced-driver-updater.webp\" alt=\"update all using advanced driver updater\" width=\"770\" height=\"593\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 5: Locate the Graphics driver and click the Update button next to it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23705\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/drivers-are-up-to-date-advanced-driver-updater.webp\" alt=\"drivers are up to date - advanced driver updater\" width=\"770\" height=\"593\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 6: Wait for the driver updation process to complete and reboot the PC.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Method 7: Restore Default Settings On BIOS<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If none of the previous methods resolve the issue, you can restore the BIOS to factory default and clear improper BIOS configurations. Follow these steps:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 1: Press the F2 or Delete key when the Windows startup screen appears.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 2: From the bottom of the right pane, select Restore Settings\/Load Defaults, then confirm the change to restore the BIOS settings.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 3: Exit the BIOS and reboot your computer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Read Also: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/improve-windows-startup-speed\/\">How To Improve Windows Startup Speed<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Say Goodbye to Hardware Reserved Memory Too High On Windows<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We hope that the methods mentioned ab<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ove have helped you to reduce Hardware Reserved Memory too high on your PC. In the comments section, write to us about your thoughts on why this error arose on your PC and how you fixed it.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your PC cannot function without RAM! But did you know not all the RAM on your PC can be used by you? Some of it is reserved by specific hardware that needs RAM to function properly. This is a necessity and helps deliver optimum performance. But what if the Hardware-Reserved Memory is too high? 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