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Windows 11 26H2 gave my laptop nearly 2GB of RAM back, but there’s a catch for low-RAM PCs

Windows 11 26H2 recovers nearly 2GB of RAM, but low-RAM PCs face a catch.

By · Published October 15, 2026  14:34 UTC · Updated October 15, 2026  14:34 UTC

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  • Primary Driver: Windows 11 26H2 recovers nearly 2GB of RAM, but low-RAM PCs face a catch.
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This improvement was initially observed by XDA, who noted the increase in available RAM. The Verge also reports that Microsoft has made no statements about low-RAM PCs, leaving the implications of the RAM recovery unclear.

Windows Blog has published an article detailing the new features in Windows 11, but does not address the RAM recovery issue. Notebookcheck has reported on the release of Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26220.9606, but does not mention the RAM recovery.

Windows Blog has also introduced a new Photos app for Windows 11, but this is unrelated to the RAM recovery.

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Has Microsoft confirmed the RAM recovery?

According to The Verge, Microsoft has confirmed that Windows 11 is now more responsive and runs better on 8GB of RAM.

Are low-RAM PCs affected by the RAM recovery?

The implications of the RAM recovery for low-RAM PCs are unclear, as Microsoft has not made any statements about this issue.

What is the new Photos app on Windows 11?

Windows Blog has introduced a new Photos app for Windows 11, but this is unrelated to the RAM recovery.

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