Windows 11 / low system resources

[Oneota]

Since upgrading to Windows 11 (regular end-user track--nothing Insider), I've found a Zoom session (using the Zoom client) often eventually produces a "Low system resources may affect your audio quality. Try closing some applications to improve performance" Windows "overlay" error warning/message (attached). I'm using a decently powerful PC (obviously powerful enough for MSFT to say it's fine for Win11), 32G RAM, TB4 to 5K monitor, gigabit internet, 100mbps wifi, so I don't really think there's anything about my system which should so easily be actually overstressed. If I ignore the warning, my audio will start to stutter. If I close an application, the problem's better for a few minutes, then returns. It only happens "well into" a Zoom (at least a half-hour in). The Zoom session need not be anything special; today's was only five participants. I can't (or don't know how to) know that it's actually Win11-related, or even that it's Zoom-related, but it started immediately after I upgraded from Win10 to Win11, and it only happens when I Zoom (not when I Teams, Meet, jit.si, BlueJeans, Signal, WhatsApp, whatever). It might seem more likely to happen when at least one person's screenshared.

It's a bit reminiscent of the "low GDI handles" problem Windows had 15-20 yrs ago. It feels as if the Zoom session is somehow "cumulatively using up" my resources, which makes no sense to me.

Yes, I run lots of stuff on my PC--but nothing actually stressful for today's tech.

Anyone seen anything similar?

Better yet, anyone have any thoughts about how to prevent/mitigate/remediate?

[itsagas2]

I seen this message tonight on a ZOOM session also using Windows 11.  ""Low system resources may affect your audio quality".   Not seeing this when I used Windows 10 or when I use Linux Manjaro with a KDE desktop. 

[Gintaras86]

I am getting same issue. Tried to upgrade my drivers + upgraded my BIOS on Dell Latitude 7400. (core i7, 16GB ram). Windows 10 worked well on same setup. Looking forward for solution. 

[AdamH1]

Any solution found on this yet? I'm started having the same issue when I upgraded my laptop to Windows 11.

[blr]

I am having this issue. It often leads to the blue screen of death in Windows 11 and computer restarts. Any solutions?

[itsagas2]

My solution for now was to switch off Windows 11 and I went back to using Manjaro Linux.   I'm using the Cinnamon desktop Manjaro Linux,   I do have the Manjaro KDE desktop  installed also on another partition but Cinnamon is a little quicker and easier to navigate between apps I have open.  Anyways for me ZOOM on Linux Manjaro works great, no memory issues, no sound quality issues. I use Window.. I like Windows 11 ....., but I prefer to have smooth computing experience when I use ZOOM along with other apps in the background.   Not a solution for Windows but a solution for not having issues with using Windows.

[Gintaras86]

[Solution] Uninstall 32bit version of Zoom and install latest 64bit version of Zoom. It helped for me. 

[laez]

where to download the 64 bit?

[Gintaras86]

https://zoom.us/client/latest/ZoomRooms.exe?archType=x64

[itsagas2]

This may be a 64 bit ZOOM app but I noticed when ever I booted in Windows 11 it immediately wanted to create ZOOM rooms. Kinda annoying so I removed the app. 

[msmoreno]

I am getting the same warnings with Windows 11 on a Surface Book 2!

[Kickyn]

I am facing same problem and had tried may ways to avoid the problem except downgrade to win10.

Hope Zoom can fix the bug

[itsagas2]

Downloadable versions of ZOOM can be found here, this includes the 64 bit desktop version that works well with Windows 11.       https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/207373866-Zoom-Installers

[KimM44]

I am having the same issue. Audio is horrible. Takes a while for meeting to come in clear. Removing HD to see if it revolves problem. I have great internet speed but I get the low resources warning. I thought it was my computer but based on what I am reading here it has to do with Windows 11.

[MGSR]

Hello @KimM44 

We would highly advise to update your computer's drivers, make sure you are using a 64bit Zoom installer and update it to the latest version.

You can also check the system requirement to run Zoom on your computer here. 

Have a great day!

[AME1]

I noticed I get the low system resources messages anytime I open another browser while using Zoom. If I'm using MS Edge for Zoom and then I open Chrome or Firefox the poor audio quality will start. This just start happening recently on the last couple of months. 

[APMins]

I have installed 64 bit version. I have powerful computer. Yet when even nothing is running, I am getting low resource error!.

[TiltonTalk]

Having same issues, the last 2 episodes have been awful, I've nothing else running in the background, have changed nothing..not sure it's now worth paying for