SupportAssist v3.13.x and 3.14.x in some machines causes high memory usage. When this phenomenon occurs, the Task Manager shows the memory usage percentage >90%.
This may impact computer performance while at times the computer may stop responding, and the screen goes black.
Figure 1: (English Only) Task Manager showing SupportAssistAgent.exe high memory usage
The IoT connection is done using Microsoft Azure SDK, which is causing the memory leakage.
The issue has been resolved with the latest release v4.0.3.
The platforms listed below cannot be auto upgraded to SupportAssist v4.0.3.
Platforms |
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Dell G15 5530 |
Dell G16 7630 |
Inspiron 14 5440 |
Inspiron 14 5445 |
Inspiron 14 7440 2-IN-1 |
Inspiron 15 3520 |
Inspiron 15 3530 |
Inspiron 16 5640 |
Inspiron 16 5645 |
Vostro 14 3430 |
Vostro 15 3530 |
Vostro 16 5640 |
Vostro 3420 |
Vostro 3520 |
Figure 2: (English Only) .NET Desktop Runtime 6.0.29
Figure 3: (English Only) System Information
msiexec /i C:\SA\SupportAssistx64-4.0.0.61632.msi /qb /l*v
and press Enter. Wait for the .msi installation to complete.
Figure 4: (English Only) .msi install window.
msiexec /p C:\SA\SupportAssistx64-4.0.3.61632.msp /qb /l*v
and then press Enter. Wait for the .msp installation to complete.
Figure 5: (English Only) .msp install window