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How to fix error dxgi-error-remote-outofmemory in Windows 11

Remote desktop ran out of memory.

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📅 Updated: 2026-08-12
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Fix based on community reports and expert analysis. Last verified: 2026-08-12 · How we verify fixes
Error Codedxgi-error-remote-outofmemory
Affected SystemWindows 11 (Microsoft)
DifficultyHigh
Estimated Time15 min
Requires Admin Rights⚠️ Yes

Solution Steps

  1. 1 First, check the memory usage on the remote machine. Press Ctrl+Shift+Esc on the remote machine (if you have keyboard control) to open Task Manager. Go to the 'Performance' tab and look at 'Memory'. If the usage is consistently above 90%, you need to free up memory. Close unnecessary applications by right-clicking them in the 'Processes' tab and selecting 'End task'.
  2. 2 If the remote machine is a Windows virtual machine, you can increase its RAM. Shut down the VM, open Hyper-V Manager (or your virtualization software), right-click the VM, select 'Settings', and increase the 'Memory' under 'Hardware'. For example, from 4 GB to 8 GB. This gives the remote machine more room to work with.
  3. 3 If you're using a cloud gaming service, the issue is on the provider's side. Try lowering the game's graphics settings to reduce memory usage. In the game's options, set texture quality to 'Low' or 'Medium', and reduce resolution. This reduces the amount of memory needed to render frames.
  4. 4 Check for memory leaks in the application you're running. If the error occurs after using the app for a while, it might have a memory leak. Close the app and reopen it to see if the error goes away. If it does, consider updating the app or reporting the issue to the developer.
  5. 5 If you have administrative control over the remote machine, consider increasing the page file size. Press Windows key + R, type 'sysdm.cpl' and press Enter. Go to the 'Advanced' tab, under 'Performance' click 'Settings', then go to the 'Advanced' tab again and click 'Change' under Virtual memory. Uncheck 'Automatically manage paging file size', select your drive, choose 'Custom size', and set both initial and maximum size to 1.5 times your RAM. This provides additional virtual memory.

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