Windows 11 Copilot now tells you what’s slowing down your PC, while using 1GB RAM itself
Microsoft is testing a new Copilot feature for Windows 11 designed to diagnose system performance issues, though its memory footprint is drawing scrutiny.
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Microsoft is testing an update for the Windows 11 Copilot app that provides insights into PC hardware health and system performance. The tool is designed to identify specific processes or factors that may be causing a computer to slow down, offering users live information on their system's status.
Coverage from outlets including TechRadar, Windows Latest, and PC Gamer highlights the dual nature of this update. While the diagnostic capabilities are a central focus of reports from PCWorld, PCMag, and Digital Trends, attention is also directed toward the application's memory consumption, which is reported to reach 1GB of RAM.
Observers are tracking the testing phase of this tool to determine its impact on overall system resource allocation. Coverage does not yet specify a final release date or whether the memory requirements will be adjusted before the feature becomes available to all Windows 11 users.
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Windows 11 Copilot now tells you what’s slowing down your PC, while using 1GB RAM itself Windows Latest · 93d ago broke it first
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What is the new Copilot feature?
It is a diagnostic tool designed to provide live hardware information and identify processes slowing down a Windows 11 PC.
How much RAM does the Copilot app use?
According to reports, the app utilizes 1GB of RAM while running.
Is the feature currently available to everyone?
No, the feature is currently being tested by Microsoft.
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