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The vanilla game can only use 2GB of RAM. On Windows 10/11, this guarantees crashes. Download the 4GB Patch (ntcore.com). Run it, select your xrEngine.exe (for SoC/CS/CoP). The patcher flips a flag allowing the executable to use up to 4GB. Result: Dramatically fewer "out of memory" crashes. stalker player windows
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