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dwm.exe ram usage in Windows 11 24H2
"Desktop windows manager" ram usage hovers around 350MB and touches 500 MB often. Is this normal behavior? I think I've noticed this after yesterdays update. My PC is not running Windows 11 (runni...
Windows 11, as a more modern operating system with a focus on visual effects and improved performance, generally uses more RAM than Windows 10. dwm.exe (Desktop Window Manager) plays a critical role in rendering the graphical user interface (GUI). This includes all those fancy animations, transparency effects (like the "Acrylic" effect), window transitions, and more. All these features require more RAM than Windows 10's interface.