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Discord memory management on Windows has become a notable topic as the desktop client, built on Electron, can exhibit high RAM usage. Recent discussions highlight Discord testing an auto-restart feature that triggers when memory consumption exceeds 4GB, serving as a temporary measure to address persistent memory leaks. This approach aims to improve stability for users experiencing performance issues. The community and Discord engineers continue to explore more permanent solutions to optimize memory efficiency within the Electron framework.
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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...
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