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Copper Contributor

May 28, 2021

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Desktop window manager high memory usage

I am on Windows 10 and Desktop window manager is making high use of memory. How I can control it? I am on version 20h2 if that matters. Pls help

KapilArya
May 28, 2021
Hello RameshV1555,

See if this fix helps you:

https://www.kapilarya.com/fix-high-memory-usage-by-desktop-window-manager

Let us know if this helps!

Note: Included link in this reply refers to blog post by a trusted Microsoft MVP.

*This reply was updated to make sure the information is still valid.

MVP

May 28, 2021

Hello RameshV1555,

See if this fix helps you:

https://www.kapilarya.com/fix-high-memory-usage-by-desktop-window-manager

Let us know if this helps!

Note: Included link in this reply refers to blog post by a trusted Microsoft MVP.

*This reply was updated to make sure the information is still valid.

Copper Contributor

Jun 07, 2023

I have following the process, but I got no "ForceEffectMode". I'm on Windows 11.

FyreLite07
Copper Contributor
Jun 08, 2023
I am having the same issue. I have rolled back drivers, updates, etc. and nothing has worked. It's getting pretty annoying.
- Rich_TroianoRT7
  Copper Contributor
  Jun 09, 2023
  FyreLite07
  
  Turn off "FAST START" and reboot
  - RossC137
    Copper Contributor
    Aug 13, 2023
    Rich_TroianoRT7
    tried all the different results in the thread, unfortunately desktop window manager is still using about 400mb of memory and about 25% of gpu power. any idea how i can fix this?