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How to fix error error-profiling-at-limit in Windows 11
ERROR_PROFILING_AT_LIMIT = 553
Fix based on community reports and expert analysis. Last verified: 2026-08-12
· How we verify fixes
| Error Code | error-profiling-at-limit |
|---|---|
| Affected System | Windows 11 (Microsoft) |
| Difficulty | Medium |
| Estimated Time | 20 min |
| Requires Admin Rights | ⚠️ Yes |
| Requires Reboot | 🔄 Yes |
Solution Steps
- 1 Press Ctrl+Shift+Esc to open Task Manager. Go to the 'Performance' tab and check memory usage. If memory usage is high (above 90%), close unnecessary applications to free up RAM. This gives the profiling system more room to work.
- 2 Stop any ongoing profiling sessions that you don't need. Use the profiling tool's stop button or the command 'wpr -cancel' for Windows Performance Recorder. This frees up the profiling buffers.
- 3 If you're using Windows Performance Recorder, you can increase the buffer size. Open Command Prompt as administrator and run 'wpr -start GeneralProfile -filemode -buffersize 1024'. This sets the buffer size to 1024 MB, allowing more data to be collected before hitting the limit.
- 4 Check if there are any leftover profiling processes running. In Task Manager, look for processes like 'WPR', 'VSPerf', or others. Right-click and select 'End task' to stop them.
- 5 Reboot your computer to clear all profiling buffers and reset the profiling system. After reboot, try starting a new profiling session.
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