Memory cleanup is easier to understand when you know what it will clean and when it will run. MemoryCleaner is a free Windows utility with manual and automatic cleanup options.
Choose the cleanup items first
Open Settings and review “Cleanup items.” You can select which memory areas to clean. Automatic cleanup follows these selections too, rather than using a separate list of targets.
Start with the default selections instead of enabling every option. Change one setting at a time and check how your usual applications behave.
Why some options are disabled
Clearing the entire standby list or the modified page list can cause brief pauses during gaming or video playback. These options are disabled by default. Having an option available does not mean you need to turn it on.
Decide when cleanup should run
Cleanup can run on a timer or based on memory usage. MemoryCleaner can also clear cache when cache has grown and available memory is running low. If you prefer direct control, use the manual cleanup button. An option to skip cleanup during full-screen use is also available.
A lower memory number is not proof of better performance
Windows uses cache to keep data available for reuse. Clearing it may mean loading that data again. Focus on responsiveness in the applications you use, not just the displayed memory percentage.
If cleanup causes pauses, review the selected items or use manual cleanup instead. Cleanup is not a replacement for adding RAM when your workload needs more of it.
What the settings tell you
The cleanup item list shows the types of memory selected for cleanup. It does not preview individual contents before they are cleared.
MemoryCleaner is free for personal and commercial use, and a portable version is available. The executable is around 110 KB, including its code signature; this is not the installer size.
Details and download: https://kilho.net/memorycleaner
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