Large Address Aware

Why enable Large Address Aware?

By default, WoW.exe can only access up to 2 GB of RAM, limiting performance and stability, especially with many addons or heavy gameplay. Enabling Large Address Aware (LAA) lets the client use up to 4 GB of RAM, improving stability and reducing crashes and freezes.

Important Note

It is not advised to use this application if you have less than 3 GiB of RAM.

How to enable Large Address Aware

1. Download, unzip and open the Large Address Aware tool: https://www.techpowerup.com/forums/threads/large-address-aware.112556/

2. Open the large address aware.exe executable:

   • Click the "..." button to browse and select your WoW.exe.
   • Alternatively, drag and drop the WoW.exe file onto the gray text box.

3. Make sure that the checkbox is checked!

   • <-- (otherwise this box removes the patch if not checked, so check it!)

4. Click Save to commit the changes and enable Large Address Aware.