RAM clearence when logged off

[ThunDagaFlare]

is RAM cleared when i log off from a user? i know it is when i power off/restart my pc

 

[Phillip Corcoran]

No, RAM is not cleared when you simply log off Windows.


RAM is only cleared when you restart Windows or shut down.

 

[ThunDagaFlare]

No, RAM is not cleared when you simply log off Windows.


RAM is only cleared when you restart Windows or shut down.

thx

 

[stdragon]

Phillip is correct. System processes such as Windows OS won't clear from RAM until after a system reboot or shutdown has been performed.

That said however, all applications and processes that were running under the user account logged in do get closed upon logging off the computer - thus freeing up RAM. That's because as the user profile closes, so do all child running processes as well. That's not true however if you simply just lock your screen (Windows key + L), or choose "Switch User".