When an application exhibits performance degradation or instability due to excessive resource consumption, a system-initiated reset may become necessary. This process involves terminating the current instance of the application and launching a fresh one. This action is commonly triggered when an application’s memory usage reaches a predefined threshold, threatening overall system performance.
The principal benefit of this procedure is the reclamation of system resources. By clearing the application’s memory allocation, it allows the operating system to redistribute those resources to other processes, improving responsiveness and preventing potential system crashes. Historically, such mechanisms were implemented as a preventative measure against memory leaks and runaway processes, ensuring system stability, especially in resource-constrained environments.
