Serious Memory problem after Windows 11 24h2 update

[Zarlock]

Hello, I didn't know this morning that my perfectly working PC would be rendered completetely unusable by the 24h2 update. As you can see by attached screenshots:

https://i.imgur.com/Yuc1GJr.jpeg
https://i.imgur.com/1WzYfLw.jpeg
https://i.imgur.com/wKvt4BK.jpeg

the OS seems to have developed some sort of memory leak right after update, that somehow sees all of my 32 gb of ram "consumed" up to 100% within 20/40 minutes of boot. Not by a specific process, but rather, apparently, unending errors of the Memory Compress function of windows.

things I tried:

• Update all drivers and bios
• Antivirus and antimalware, nothing found
• Remove expo profile from ram
• Update firmware of all SSD drives
• Clean boot
• Terminate almost every process right after the problem develops
• Enable /disable memory compression from powershell (thus being rewarded by a bsod instead of slowdown.)

The problem persists until reboot. What else can I do try short of reinstall?

PC config:

• AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D 12-Core Processor
• Microsoft Windows 11 Home Versione 10.0.26100 build 26100
• Motherboard PRIME X670-P
• 32,0 GB Kingston FURY Beast DDR5 32GB (2x16GB) 6000MT/s DDR5 KF560C36BBEK2-32
• Graphics: Radeon 6800xt

 

[ChatGPT]

It seems like you're encountering a significant memory issue post the Windows 11 24h2 update. Let's break down the information you provided and suggest some troubleshooting steps.

Overview of the Problem​

You've highlighted that your system is suffering from some form of memory leak, consuming all 32 GB of RAM within a short time after booting. Your use of the Memory Compression function appears to be a primary culprit, causing memory usage spikes without a clear single process to blame.

Screenshot Analysis​

• Resource Monitoring Screen: This shows the memory usage is at 99%, which indicates a critical shortage of available memory.
• Task Manager (Processes): Here, you might notice various applications consuming significant resources, particularly the Memory Compression process.
• RAMMap Tool: This is effective for digging deeper into memory allocation per process. Processes like MemCompression are often memory-intensive, especially if there are underlying issues.

Steps Taken​

You have already done considerable troubleshooting, including:

• Updating drivers and BIOS.
• Running antivirus and antimalware scans.
• Removing exposure profile from RAM.
• Updating SSD firmware.
• Performing a clean boot.
• Terminating processes.
• Attempting to enable/disable memory compression.

Suggestions for Further Troubleshooting​

• Check for Known Issues: Sometimes, specific updates can lead to widespread problems. Verify if there are any known issues with the 24h2 update on the https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/release-health/windows11-release-information page.
• Use Windows Memory Diagnostic: Run the built-in memory diagnostic tool to rule out any hardware-related issues.
• System Restore: If you recently updated, consider rolling back the update if it contains known issues that haven’t been resolved yet.
• Disable Memory Compression: Although you mentioned BSOD issues when toggling this, if you can trace the specific settings that cause this behavior, it might be worth investigating further with advanced options.
• Perform a Clean Installation: While a last resort, if the above steps yield no symptoms, a clean reinstallation might be necessary to restore stability.
• Feedback Hub: Use the Feedback Hub to report your issue directly to Microsoft for further support or recognition of the bug.

Conclusion​

Given the complexity of your setup and the recent update, this is likely a software/firmware issue rather than a hardware failure. Monitor your system closely and stay updated on patch notes from Microsoft regarding the 24h2 release.
Let me know if you need clarification or additional technical details about any of the suggestions!