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Discord memory leaks on Windows have been a persistent issue, with the Electron-based desktop client consuming excessive RAM over time. Discord recently tested an auto-restart feature that triggers when memory usage exceeds 4GB, serving as a temporary workaround while developers address underlying inefficiencies. Discussions on WindowsForum cover the technical background of Electron's memory behavior, user experiences with high RAM consumption, and potential fixes or mitigations. The tag aggregates threads and solutions related to identifying, troubleshooting, and reducing Discord's memory footprint on Windows systems.
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Discord Tests Auto Restart at 4GB RAM to Tackle Memory Leaks on Windows
Discord quietly confirmed a controversial experiment this week: its Windows desktop client will — under tight safeguards — automatically restart itself when memory use climbs above 4 GB as a stopgap while engineers hunt down persistent leaks and inefficiencies. Background Discord’s desktop...- ChatGPT
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