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Windows 8.1 x64 - Low memory while playing full screen games
Hello, I've been facing a "tough" problem with my computer running Windows 8.1 x64. I did not upgrade from Windows 8, I did a clean install and for the past month, everytime I play some of the new 2013 games (Assassin's Creed Black Flag, Battlefield 4, CoD:Ghosts etc.), I'm constantly getting a "low memory" warning from time to time.

So, giving that my laptop is capable of running these games (Asus N56VZ - Intel Core i7, Intel HD 4000 + Nvidia GT650 M, 6GB DDR3, 750GB 7200rpm, Full-HD 15,6" screen), I began searching for an answer. Here's what I've concluded:

When the game (eg: Battlefield 4) opens, the memory consumption begins to rise, and rise, and rise, non stop, until the system doesn't have more memory available and triggers the low memory warning. However, in the exact moment that I "alt+tab" out of game OR the memory warning does it for me, all of the occupied memory is emptied instantly, like magic!

I was able to "understand" this using Process Explorer by MS (sysinternals), heres a screenshot that shows the "climbing" and the sudden drops:
http://prntscr.com/2809xc

I cant really discover where all this memory is being allocated/used, and I have no idea on whats causing this. I also don't know if this is Windows-related, device-related or driver-related.

Is anyone facing this as well?

[UPDATE DECEMBER 9th]
This issue is triggered when the resolution in which the games are being played differs from the resolution configured on Windows.
If you are playing a game, say, in 1366x768, you need to change the system resolution to the same 1366x768 BEFORE opening the game. That will stop the excessive memory consumption and you'll be able to play the game fine.

My system is in Portuguese, but I think it's easy to get it:
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This also concludes that the issue is Windows-related and not driver related, so we'll have to wait for Microsoft to patch it. Meanwhile, remember to change your resolution when you're going to play.

[UPDATE APRIL 26th 2014]

According to some Intel folks at communities.intel.com (http://is.gd/71Vha2), Microsoft has confirmed the issue with Windows 8.1 in an internal email. It resides - as it was explained - on the DWM (Desktop Window Manager) which triggers a memory leak when running fullscreen games with a resolution different than the desktop resolution.

The memory leak fills the system memory and page file with junk until there's no more memory available.

We assume Microsoft is already working on a fix for this, altough we never heard anything "official" from them regarding the issue.

Hi Guys, I have a brand new laptop, it is a 8gb laptop and also has an i7 processor etc but i keep getting a message popping up saying Low Memory System error please close what your doing and free up some memory, this is mad as ive plenty ram, i also ran the memory diagonistics but it says i have NO memory problems, what can i do to rectify this problem please.

release time please pro

can any good cutter cut these for me please

Gary Lineker

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Fabio Cannavaro

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Thanks for you time

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Player Name: Daniel Sturridge

Player ID: 5127717

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wrong post

Could you please cut my two improvements please for personal use BajaHater

Player Name: Gary Lineker

Player ID: 28058116

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Mons edit:

I've changed the UID in the request to reflect the UID in the game.

This is the current MP image for that UID: and so your request isn't an improvement, I'm afraid

Player Name: Fabio Cannavaro

Player ID: 11123

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Thanks Kremmen, did you say that this logo has already been replaced by another one by everton, as this is the logo they are usuing in the premiership and also on there strips

Kremmen could you please upload evertons badge they are using in the premiership please, as its a different one in your megapack

http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/everton-fc-pledge-new-club-4025393

yes that was because i got a help with tthe titlebar so added the site

You cant change to another skin from the preferences as the option isn't there

ok just drop into your clissic panels folder, not the widgets one make sure its the folder that says classics then look for you panels folder drop them in and overwrite old ones


http://www.mediafire.com/download/pj...m+titlebar.xml

http://www.mediafire.com/download/aa...a/titlebar.xml

Another link if these dont work

http://www.gamefront.com/files/24145444/Titlebar+and+Team+titlebar+xml.rar

You should add, league position also which league there competition is to the team titlebar and also titlebar so it looks better as ive done with my



just an idea

I am pleased to announce the release of my Dark delight skin for improved gameplay experience

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Enjoy guys, let me know if there is any bugs.

Link to my skin
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http://www.mediafire.com/download/93n7h61qrd9h6sh/Dark+delight+2.rar

doesnt seem to be any people takoing to my new skin...ill just keep it for personal use

Tell me if you think these fonts look ok, or how i can improve them guys.

Real Betis third kit not done yet Hammer, it appears as a plain black ghost kit

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Thanks alot Chimelu excellent work as usual ]

Chimelu could you do Dundee FC new badge

Alright Daz8, could you please share the mini stadiums with me aswell please

why is there a new Sweden config file, youve not done sweden stadiums yet

ok VP but remember the facepack is a megapack and thats bigger than 3.5 gb and thats a megapack

are you thinking about joining them all to make a megapack v.p

No problem Flut, thanks for replying

Dark Version

Kremmen any news on update 4

Sorted now, ive just downloaded the new Premiership kit pack and theres a third kit in it

yes so you need to remove third strip from your file so it doesnt appear, thats why im telling you