So my ram has been jumping from like 28 to 99% and when I looked on task manager, it was the reason core security engine that was making the ram load jump. When I opened the file location, it was in the rav antivirus folder. Are the two programs linked and would deleting rav get rid of the reason core security too? Its been a real pain in the ass running programs without my ram load going to 100%.
RAV Antivirus is at least a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Program) that is extremely outdated. Do not use something like this if you want actual security.
https://howtoremove.guide/rav-antivirus-uninstall/ (Also do not click on the “Download SpyHunter” button at the top of the page, it’s not good either) This is a guide on how to remove the AV. After it’s uninstalled, install something better like Kaspersky Security Cloud - Free/ Kaspersky Internet Security, Bitdefender Free (paid options work as well) or ESET’s own AV. Avoid Avast, AVG, Norton, Avira and McAfee.
RAV antivirus “hasn’t been updated in nine years”?
https://www.reddit.com/r/antivirus/comments/moaho6/about_rav_antivirus/
It’s malware?
https://cleanupallthreats.com/uninstall-rav-antivirus-malware-sept-2021/
Recommend: you get rid of RAV antivirus, which at best sucks.
Get Bitdefender/Kaspersky free or paid, ESET, etc.
You might also consider making sure all your personal files are backed up, and doing a clean install of Windows, then restoring your files and programs.
If you don’t have backups, two versions, one ideally off site, this may be your wake up call.