Windows 10: why is my desktop window manager using so many resources

Discus and support why is my desktop window manager using so many resources in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; Hi all, this is my first time on this site so please correct me if i get anything wrong.My desktop window manager is using a high amount of memory, gpu... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by Ross knows nothing ab pcs, Aug 21, 2023.

  1. ROSS KNOWS NOTHING AB PCS
    Ross knows nothing ab pcs Win User

    why is my desktop window manager using so many resources


    Hi all, this is my first time on this site so please correct me if i get anything wrong.My desktop window manager is using a high amount of memory, gpu and cpu power and i am not sure as to why its doing this. ive been googling things for days and to no avail. anyone have a fix for this? i have an msi crosshair 15 with an rtx 3070 laptop gpu and a 12 gen intel i7-12700H if that's at all helpful

    :)
     
    Ross knows nothing ab pcs, Aug 21, 2023
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  2. IMANALIEN
    imanalien Win User

    No restart button in task manager

    another easy way to kill tasks, download and install Winaero Tweaker(free) and theres a setting to add a Kill non responding tasks using the desktop right click menu. When you place your cursor on the desktop anywhere and right click the option is at the top of the list, Very handy and you dont have to go through all those steps and well Winaero Tweaker has alot of cool Windows tweaks. Just posting a different suggestion, Im sure your ok with what was suggested here.
     
    imanalien, Aug 21, 2023
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  3. ANGELA PUN
    Angela Pun Win User
    fllckering desktop

    Hi Yvonne,

    To resolve your issue with flickering desktop, we suggest that you update your display drivers with the steps listed below:

    • Right-click Start, then select Device Manager.
    • Expand Display Adapters to find the name of your device.
    • Right-click the device and select Update Driver Software.
    • Follow steps to update display drivers.

    Update us on the result.

    Regards.
     
    Angela Pun, Aug 21, 2023
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  4. WILFRED MAC
    Wilfred Mac Win User

    why is my desktop window manager using so many resources

    Graphics resources are over utilized??

    Hi,

    Game compatibility issue is one of the possible reasons why you are getting this warning message "THE DESKTOP WINDOW MANAGER IS EXPERIENCING HEAVY RESOURCE CONTENTION,THE GRAPHIC SUBSYSTEM ARE OVER UTILIZED AND THERE A THRASHING HAPPENING AS A RESULT.REDUCING
    THE NUMBER OF RUNNING APPS MAY SOLVE THE ISSUE.". For us to properly provide appropriate solutions, we need to collect more information. Kindly answer the questions below:

    • Are you experiencing this issue with all of your games?
    • What are the troubleshooting steps you have done so far?
    • Have you tried uninstalling and reinstalling the affected game?
     
    Wilfred Mac, Aug 21, 2023
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