VIDEO Reclaiming memory from Metro style apps

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Windows 8 it turns out can do very clever things when it comes to saving memory:

Starting with the Windows 8 Consumer Preview, whenever Windows detects memory pressure on the system, it will repurpose nearly all the memory that suspended Metro style apps would otherwise hold onto. Windows 8 can reclaim this memory without having to terminate an app.

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Windows 8 introduced some clever memory management techniques that allowed for better utilization of system resources. One notable feature was the ability to repurpose memory held by suspended Metro style apps when the system experienced memory pressure. This approach helped in reclaiming memory without having to terminate an app, improving overall system performance and responsiveness.
While the blog link you provided has been removed, the concept described highlights how Windows 8 optimized memory handling to enhance user experience and system efficiency. If you have any specific questions or need further details on memory management in Windows 8, feel free to ask!