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wkappbot ask gpt zombie process -- 4-5 GB memory leak detection and fix

ask gpt --timeout Ns can hang as a zombie consuming 4-5 GB RAM. Detection and immediate kill procedure.

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Steps

  1. SYMPTOM: system memory 80pct+. Get-Process s...
  2. IDENTIFY: Get-CimInstance Win32_Process -Fil...
  3. Select ProcessId,WorkingSetSize,CommandLine....
  4. ROOT CAUSE: ask gpt fires with short --timeo...
  5. KILL: C:/Windows/System32/taskkill.exe /F /P...
  6. FREED: each zombie releases 4-5 GB. Two zomb...
  7. PREVENTION: suggest to WKAppBot team -- add...
  8. SEEN: 2026-05-24, PIDs 23840 (4925 MB) and 3...
  9. FIX IMPLEMENTED (2026-05-24): AskCommands.En...