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How to fix System Non-Paged Pool Memory Leak

Error code: RAM_MEMORY_LEAK_SYSTEM

What this error means

The system kernel's non-paged memory pool expands continuously without releasing memory, consuming all physical RAM and causing severe freezes, micro-stutters, and eventual crash/BSOD. The usual suspects are faulty third-party network driver (e.g. Killer Network Control), leak in virtualization helper driver and outdated hardware monitoring software.

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Before you begin

Save open work and back up important files. Use instructions for your exact device and software version. If Windows cannot start, see the startup guide.

Work through these checks

0 of 3 complete
01Disable Windows Network Data Usage monitoring service (NDU)
  1. Disable Windows Network Data Usage monitoring service (NDU)
What to expect

Check whether the original symptom still occurs.

If it does not help

Continue only if this check applies to your device. Consult its manufacturer if you are unsure.

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02Update motherboard network drivers
  1. Update motherboard network drivers
What to expect

Check whether the original symptom still occurs.

If it does not help

Continue only if this check applies to your device. Consult its manufacturer if you are unsure.

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03Run Poolmon tool to trace the leaking driver
  1. Run Poolmon tool to trace the leaking driver
What to expect

Check whether the original symptom still occurs.

If it does not help

Continue only if this check applies to your device. Consult its manufacturer if you are unsure.

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Possible causes

  • Faulty third-party network driver (e.g. Killer Network Control)
  • Leak in virtualization helper driver
  • Outdated hardware monitoring software