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    • clamhan
      clamhan last edited by

      For those facing the 'out of memory' issue:
      What is your OS?
      What is your graphics card?
      Any program running in background, like anti-virus, security suite, anti-malware, etc?

      I'm using Opera 42.0.2393.94
      Windows version 8.1 64 bit
      CPU Intel-i5
      16GB Memory
      Graphics Card NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti

      If I run Opera with the VPN it uses up memory and crashes. If I run it without the VPN it works fine.

      Running Youtube and streaming video causes the memory leak to crash the browser much more quickly.

      It is reproducible every time and using the Task Manager you can actually watch the memory usage ramp up till it crashes.

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      • maximka109
        maximka109 last edited by

        Previous author is right.

        Main memory leak is located in VPN code, most probably in decryption buffers related code.

        As video viewing lead to large transfer amounts you get your leak leading to OOM issue much faster.

        Also happens with heavy images loaded sites.

        Bug was introduced recently and especially bad became in latest 42 version.

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        • violetphoenix
          violetphoenix last edited by

          I'm using

          • Opera 42.0.2393.94
          • Windows 10 64-bit (WoW64)
          • Stable version

          and also have the same issue, I frequently use the VPN, too. My computer has

          • 8GB RAM + 2GB Nvidia video card
            My antivirus is
          • Avira Product version 15.0.24.146 06/12/2016.

          I also use AdBlock Plus as Opera's adblocker doesn't have a feature to manually block advertisements/content by clicking on them and it usually misses some ads. Adblock Plus is the only extension I use.

          It usually happens when I enter a site with a lot of images and video content. The "out of memory" error also happens if there are too many advertisements. I have been having this issue since the v41 release. Sometimes Opera crashes completely and then restarts by itself, too.

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          • kalpeshdsolanki
            kalpeshdsolanki last edited by

            I'm using - Opera 42.0.2393.94 >Windows 7 Ultimate|AMZ athlon X2| 4 GB RAM| comodo firewall only|
            Can not even open more than one tab. There was no problem at 42.0.2393.85 so delete the update and reverted to 42.0.2393.85 again. But today it is happening with 42.0.2393.85 too.
            VPN is always on, When I don't use VPN there is not a single incident of "Out of memory";maybe something to do with VPN.

            By the way, is there anyway I can download older version of opera from safe place?

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            • lando242
              lando242 last edited by

              Does the problem persist if you rename your profile?

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              • leocg
                leocg Moderator Volunteer last edited by

                So everyone facing this 'out of memory' issue was using the VPN when it happened?

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                • lyuyouwhat
                  lyuyouwhat last edited by

                  For my part, i dont use VPN ... still does it

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                  • leocg
                    leocg Moderator Volunteer last edited by

                    For my part, i dont use VPN ... still does it

                    What about graphics card? Do you use a Nvidia one by chance?

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                    • lyuyouwhat
                      lyuyouwhat last edited by

                      i use a GTX 680 card

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                      • sodarocket
                        sodarocket last edited by

                        I've posted my specs before in this thread.

                        I don't use any VPN, no firewall or anti-virus, usually only two things that are constantly running when I'm using Opera are Discord and Logitech software for my headphones.

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                        • lisa64
                          lisa64 last edited by

                          I have windows 10 64 bit operating syst. 4GB ram AMD E2-3800 APU with Radeon HD graphics 1.30 Ghz. I do not use VPN. I have avast antivirus which I have always had and never had problems before the OPera 41 & 42 42.0.2393.94 upgrade. It also happens on my other laptop as well. It doesn't happen with other browsers.

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                          • ejordan
                            ejordan last edited by

                            Same problem since 42.0.2393.94 update. OUT OF MEMORY errors; reload does not work;

                            Windows 10 64-bit (WoW64)
                            8gb ram
                            GeForce GT 630 graphic card
                            AMD Athlon II x4 645 processor
                            Avira antivirus
                            using VPN

                            I turned off hardware acceleration setting

                            I use lots of extensions: download chrome, one tab, forever pinned, pocket, disconnect, https everywhere, ublock origin, grammerly

                            I've used opera as my main desktop browser for over 15 years...

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                            • kalpeshdsolanki
                              kalpeshdsolanki last edited by

                              I've posted my specs before in this thread.
                              I don't use any VPN, no firewall or anti-virus, usually only two things that are constantly running when I'm using Opera are Discord and Logitech software for my headphones.

                              I use Logitech wireless mouse.

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                              • tkrunic
                                tkrunic last edited by

                                In my case, this happens only if VPN is enabled.

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                                • maximka109
                                  maximka109 last edited by

                                  It is just lot of memory leaks.

                                  With VPN turned on leaks are huge, especially with some large traffic.

                                  With VPN off it also happens, just leaks are much smaller, but also pile up with time.

                                  Before 43 version release development team really need to find most leaks.

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                                  • A Former User
                                    A Former User last edited by

                                    Windows 10 x64 Home

                                    Intel HD 520 graphics card (laptop)

                                    Avast anti-virus

                                    Windows Firewall

                                    No VPN

                                    The only site i use that this happens with is Twitch.tv. I usually use a popped out HTML5 video. It takes a long time, but after a few hours that video tab goes out of memory. If i have a popped out chat window for the stream, the chat goes out of memory at the same time. The problem has occurred even when video is not popped out (i.e. it's in a regular tab).

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                                    • rjbarber
                                      rjbarber last edited by

                                      Happened for first time to me today. 10 tabs open (About low average for me). No videos going. 4 of the tabs received OOM errors apparently simultaneously. Other 6 were fine. The tab I was on was nextwharehouse.com.

                                      OS: Win7 Ultimate latest updates and patches
                                      CPU: i7-5820k no overclock
                                      GPU: EVGA GTX 660 no overclock
                                      Mem: Crucial Ballistix Sport LT Red 64GB DDR4-2400 no overclock
                                      MB: ASROCK X99 Extreme4
                                      Ad Block Plus
                                      Microsoft Security Essentials
                                      No VPN at the time
                                      Memory usage indicated 31%

                                      My system generally idles through everything I do with it and with 64GB of gaming grade memory, not sure how Opera could have detected, let alone produced an OOM condition.

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                                      • verodl
                                        verodl last edited by

                                        42.0.2393.94 Windows 7 64-bit (WoW64)
                                        Ghostery
                                        AVG anti virus

                                        Impossible to open tabs with Opera, except Facebook. The other are running for more than 30 min, without result

                                        But no problem to open the same 10 tabs with Firefox

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                                        • sgunhouse
                                          sgunhouse Moderator Volunteer last edited by

                                          What's that have to do with the thread subject?

                                          Try disabling your extension, and post the results in a new thread - or one appropriate to your topic.

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                                          • verodl
                                            verodl last edited by

                                            Sorry ti have disturb you, my english is basic... Ok I leave opera

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