OpenShell consumes a lot of memory and lags


Anixx

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I have the following problem. I use ExplorerPatcher with OpenShell.

At some point I noticed that the start menu sometimes opens with a delay of several seconds.
At this moment the memory consumption of explorer.exe process rises from about 20 MB to 400 MB.

Recently this became even worse: the memory consumption is always high at about 312 MB.

When exiting OpenShell, the memory consumtion of explorer.exe instantly drops to 20-30 MB, more than tenfold.

I have a similar system installed on the same computer with all visually the same, also EP and OS.
There is no such problem on that system: the explorer.exe consumes 20 MB memory,
regardless of how often you click the start button and there is no delay.

How can I solve this problem?
 

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  • OS
    Windows 11
Have you attempted to remove both apps (I suggest using Revo uninstaller so it will clean out any remaining registry entries) Then restart, With both apps gone, check if there is a delay in your start. Also check memory use.
Re-install the apps, checking after each install how it affects your memory use and start menu.

I do not use either of those apps, but I do use Start 11 and Winaero Tweaker portable. Start11 and its service use .7 mb.
 

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  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 23H2 22631.3296
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    Dell Optiplex 7080
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    i9-10900 10 core 20 threads
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    DELL 0J37VM
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    32 gb
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    none-Intel UHD Graphics 630
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    Integrated Realtek
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    Benq 27
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    2560x1440
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    1tb Solidigm m.2 +256gb ssd+512 gb usb m.2 sata
    PSU
    500w
    Case
    MT
    Cooling
    Dell Premium
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    Logitech wired
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    Logitech wireless
    Internet Speed
    so slow I'm too embarrassed to tell
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Defender+MWB Premium
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    Windows 10 Pro 22H2 19045.3930
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    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Optiplex 9020
    CPU
    i7-4770
    Memory
    24 gb
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Benq 27
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
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    256 gb Toshiba BG4 M.2 NVE SSB and 1 tb hdd
    PSU
    500w
    Case
    MT
    Cooling
    Dell factory
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    Logitech wireless
    Keyboard
    Logitech wired
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    still not telling
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    Firefox
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    Defender+MWB Premium
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