Windows 10: Desktop Window Manager dwm.exe extremely high RAM usage after idling

Discus and support Desktop Window Manager dwm.exe extremely high RAM usage after idling in Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging to solve the problem; Hi all,I've been running into an issue where DWM uses up nearly half of my PC's RAM 13/32gb. Here's a screenshot from Task Manager:When I'm at my... Discussion in 'Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging' started by bw1024, Nov 6, 2021.

  1. BW1024
    bw1024 Win User

    Desktop Window Manager dwm.exe extremely high RAM usage after idling


    Hi all,I've been running into an issue where DWM uses up nearly half of my PC's RAM 13/32gb. Here's a screenshot from Task Manager:When I'm at my computer doing stuff, I don't have any issues. It's only when I leave the PC idle long enough for the screen to go black not sleep mode that I run into issues. Upon waking, the computer will appear frozen; I can move the mouse, but nothing is responsive. I usually have to wait a few minutes to be able to do anything again. The screenshot above was taken right after such an incident.From what I can tell, the RAM usage only spikes just as the PC co

    :)
     
    bw1024, Nov 6, 2021
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  2. ANTHONYTRABER
    AnthonyTraber Win User
    AnthonyTraber, Nov 6, 2021
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  3. SUPERGAMERBRO28
    Supergamerbro28 Win User
    Desktop Window Manager High GPU Usage in Windows 10

    Hey everyone,

    i got the same Problem since two days. My PC configuration is a Gigabyte 2070 Super 8GB and a Ryzen 7 3700X and ive got every update from Windows and Geforce experience. I am wondering why Windows doesnt said anything to this Problem after seeing this thread
    being 20 Pages Long. Does anybody tried These Solutions
    https://appuals.com/fix-desktop-window-manager-high-cpu-usage-dwm-exe/     ?

    First i thought the cause is Google Chrome because it made high gpu and Volt usage too but after an uninstall the Problem was still there.

    Is there any Suggestion how to solve the Problem. If this link is working please tell me.
     
    Supergamerbro28, Nov 6, 2021
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  4. DAVEM121
    DaveM121 Win User

    Desktop Window Manager dwm.exe extremely high RAM usage after idling

    desktop window manager extremely high ram usage

    Hi Anthony,

    Open the Settings App (gear icon on your Start Menu)

    Go to Privacy - Background Apps

    Turn everything off on that page

    Restart your PC

    Check the RAM usage of DWM . ..
     
    DaveM121, Nov 6, 2021
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