How can I fix the memory leak issue with Explorer?
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TechWhiz23
I'm having a frustrating problem where every time I close Explorer windows, they don't unload from memory, forcing me to restart Explorer just to clear things up. Is there anyone else experiencing this, and how can I resolve it?
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It sounds like the issue might be related to shortcuts. If you're using a custom shortcut instead of the original one created by Windows, that could be the cause of the memory leak. I confirmed this was happening for someone else recently, so it's worth checking out your shortcuts.
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Have you thought about switching to Windows 10 LTSC IOT 2021 or even Linux? It seems like this memory leak issue is more prevalent with AMD and Intel GPUs. I don’t notice it with Nvidia ones. Just a thought!
NvidiaNinja44: No way I'm going back to Windows 10. Once I upgraded, I'm sticking with it, and Linux is not an option for me. By the way, I have an Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER, so maybe that's why I don't see this issue.
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ExplorerFan92: I actually just have a shortcut pinned to my Taskbar. Could that be the issue?