Windows 10: Memory Inconsistency with dwm.exe

So for the last couple of weeks, the Desktop Window Manager (dwm.exe) has been eating up my ram, taking up to 30% of my memory (my computer has 16GB).

To fix the issue, I have to restart the computer and it would go back down to take approximately 3% of the memory. But the next time I'll turn it back on, it's eating 30% of the memory once more until I restart it again.

Are there any possible solutions other than having to restart my PC each time it occures?

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disabling dwm access denied

I don't know if it is even possible to disable DWM and still have Windows working normally but I found a list of solutions that can solve problems related to DWM:

How to fix Desktop Window Manager notification issues in Windows 10

 

kill dwm.exe windows 10 pro 64bit

I found this link

What is dwm.exe and why is it using so much memory?

With this note: "The steps below only work for Windows Vista and Windows 7. Desktop Windows Manager is not displayed in the Services window on Windows 8 and Windows 10, and therefore cannot be turned off or disabled."

These links have suggestions for improving performance:

dwm.exe Desktop Window Manager High CPU on Windows 10 [Solved] - Driver Easy
Fix: Dwm.exe issues in Windows 10
I would start here:

 

Win10 Regsvr32.exe memory cannot be read message

Hi,

I suggest you to run Memory Diagnostic tool and check if it helps.

Memory Diagnostic tool is used to detect the possible memory problems.

Follow the below steps:

• 
  Type Memory Diagnostic in the search area in the task bar and select
  Windows Memory Diagnostic.
  
• 
  Select Restart now and check for problem.
  

The error message that you received indicates there may be some memory issues with the system (mapping the memory).

Meanwhile, I suggest you to run System Maintenance troubleshooter to diagnose the exact issue ( slow internet etc.).

• 
  Press Windows key + W.
  
• 
  Type Troubleshooter in the Search box and hit enter.
  
• 
  Select System and Security.
  
• 
  Select System Maintenance under System options.
  
• 
  Follow the on-screen instructions to run the troubleshooter.
  

Hope this helps. Please get back to us if you need any further assistance.

Thank you.