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CompTIA A+ 220-1102 (V14) Practice Question

A user reports that their Windows computer is performing sluggishly and frequently displays low memory warnings. This happens most often when multiple applications, including a web browser with many tabs, a word processor, and a spreadsheet, are open simultaneously. Which of the following is the MOST effective first step for a technician to take to immediately alleviate this issue?

  • Increase the size of the virtual memory (page file).

  • Close some of the open applications or browser tabs.

  • Upgrade the physical RAM.

  • Run the System File Checker (sfc /scannow) utility.

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