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Discord memory issues on Windows have been a recurring concern, particularly due to the Electron framework's tendency to consume significant RAM. Recent discussions highlight Discord testing an automatic restart feature when memory usage exceeds 4GB, aiming to mitigate persistent memory leaks. This experimental safeguard is designed to reset the client without user intervention, providing a temporary workaround while developers address underlying inefficiencies. Users have reported high memory consumption, especially during extended use or with multiple servers and voice channels active. The tag covers troubleshooting tips, community experiences, and updates on Discord's efforts to optimize memory management 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...
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