: If you close Project Zomboid using the Steam "STOP" button rather than the in-game "Quit" menu, the Zulu process may remain active in the background. : If Steam says the game is still running, open Task Manager
: Ensure Zulu Platform x64 Architecture is allowed through Windows Defender Firewall. zulu platform x64 architecture project zomboid new
Delete the jre folder inside your ProjectZomboid installation directory. The game falls back to that folder first. By deleting it, the game is forced to use your system-wide Zulu installation. : If you close Project Zomboid using the
The "x64 Architecture" part is crucial. While 32-bit limits your RAM to 4GB (leaving only ~2GB for Zomboid), the version allows the game to address 32GB, 64GB, or more of your system RAM. or more of your system RAM.