Reduce Avast Memory Usage
Open task manager and Edge is taking 6GB of memory - I have 8GB installed. This is with MSN.com and Bing.com open. So if it is a problem with a website, it is Microsoft's websites that are causing the memory issue. I suspect Edge was released before all the testing and bugs worked out. 10 Lightest Antivirus on Memory Usage During Idle and Scanning. The best antivirus is the one you feel most comfortable in, the one that allows you to play Dota or Diablo without lagging it. Then again, in today’s ample computing world, lagging is mostly due to your broadband internet speed.
So a while back, I noticed that my CPU performance was decreased. I tested using wPRIME running a 32M benchmark. Let's try to make Avast running faster by removing some additional features and adjusting few settings. As always, your mileage may vary.
Avastsvc.exe High Disk Usage
I've seen people say they dumped Avast because it was causing high CPU usage on their laptops and at the same time having tested multiple solutions, I chose Avast to run on my Atom-powered convertible, exactly because it has low CPU and very low RAM footprint while providing very good security.I'll check those recommendations though - I think I might want to consider disabling 'intelligent stream scanning' as Avast tends to eat up quite a lot of CPU when I'm downloading multiple files @ 100mbps. I'm guessing that's the reason - it attempts to scan multiple files at the same time coming at it at a steady 12MB/s. As always, your mileage may vary. I've seen people say they dumped Avast because it was causing high CPU usage on their laptops and at the same time having tested multiple solutions, I chose Avast to run on my Atom-powered convertible, exactly because it has low CPU and very low RAM footprint while providing very good security.I'll check those recommendations though - I think I might want to consider disabling 'intelligent stream scanning' as Avast tends to eat up quite a lot of CPU when I'm downloading multiple files @ 100mbps. I'm guessing that's the reason - it attempts to scan multiple files at the same time coming at it at a steady 12MB/s. Click to expand.Good idea, please try the above recommendations and tell us if you see a difference.
Reduce Memory Usage On Pc
As support said, this will not lower your security because once the file is downloaded, if it was malicious, the active file shield will block it anyway so no harm done.I personally dislike programs which do HTTP scanning, like I have a NOD32 license for 10 users valid until 2020 which is collecting dust as it slows down everything for me, internet browsing, downloads, etc. Wish I could sell it.