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Microsoft vows to make Windows 11 fly on 8GB RAM amid memory shortage — optimizations to reduce OS memory footprint have begun
What happened
Microsoft is optimizing Windows 11 to reduce memory footprint for 8GB RAM systems amid the ongoing memory shortage. This move aims to retain users as manufacturers reintroduce low-capacity laptops due to supply constraints. 关注：当前内存市场供需紧张格局未变，DDR4等低容量产品需求维持高位。
Impact and signal
Low impactImpact score: 10/100
Affected components and suppliers
shortagememoryWindows 11DDR4
Source and time
Source: Tom's Hardware · 8/1/2026 · View original source
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