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Graphics subsystem resources are over-utilized.
The Desktop Window Manager is experiencing heavy resource contention.
Reason : Graphics subsystem resources are over-utilized.
Diagnosis : A sharp degradation in Desktop Window Manager responsiveness was observed.
I have a Latitude E6420 Win 7 pro 8G memory and everything is up to date. Just recently I have noticed a lack of performance while playing my game. I haven't had a problem for about a year now. Can anyone shed some light on this for me please.
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robert p
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July 31st, 2017 07:00
Hi dj_Perry,
Thanks for posting.
Desktop Window Manager is what enables all the aero theme stuff like transparency, and also what stores the contents of entire application windows in graphic RAM, thus allowing you to move windows around smoothly. The amount of video ram you need depends on how big your monitor is, how many monitors there are, and how many open applications/windows you have. With Aero on, that might become tight cusing the errors you are getting. Try the following:
1) Turn off Aero. Aero makes heavy use of the video card. See if that makes a difference.
2) Do you have 2 monitors? Try disconnecting one.
3) Try updating your video drivers as well.
Also, is your system and video card compatible with the game specifications? http://dell.to/2vaMIZh