Question Kernel_task using a lot of memory

[Kyle_32]

On my macbook pro, i recently downloaded the application, Dr. Cleaner. I noticed that my computer was using a lot of memory and went to my activity monitor and there was something named kernel_task that was using the memory. Is there any way to make it not use a ton of memory? I am running OS X Yosemite.

 

[rgd1101]

uninstall it, sound like one of the crappy software.

 

[McHenryB]

"Uninstalling" kernel_task is not recommended (even if you could) as it is an essential part of the operating system. You'll find some hints for troubleshooting memory problems in this thread: http://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/178281/how-to-investigate-high-kernel-task-memory-usage

It's also worth doing a Google search on "kernel_task osx memory", which will turn up a lot of hits.

 

[rgd1101]

"Uninstalling" kernel_task is not recommended (even if you could) as it is an essential part of the operating system. You'll find some hints for troubleshooting memory problems in this thread: http://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/178281/how-to-investigate-high-kernel-task-memory-usage

It's also worth doing a Google search on "kernel_task osx memory", which will turn up a lot of hits.

no not the kernel_task, the dr. cleaner.

 

[JustSomeJoe]

If it was down-loaded from the App Store (by Trend Micro) then it's probably using memory while optimising your system; if it wasn't/isn't from Trend, remove it ASAP.

 

[Kyle_32]

If it was down-loaded from the App Store (by Trend Micro) then it's probably using memory while optimising your system; if it wasn't/isn't from Trend, remove it ASAP.

How do i know whether or not its from the app store

 

[rgd1101]

If it was down-loaded from the App Store (by Trend Micro) then it's probably using memory while optimising your system; if it wasn't/isn't from Trend, remove it ASAP.

How do i know whether or not its from the app store

You are the one who downloaded the app, where did you download it from?