5 Ways to Fix “Your Computer Is Low on Memory” Error on Windows 10 and Windows 11

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Fix 1: Run System Maintenance Troubleshooter

Running the System Maintenance troubleshooter allows Windows to clean up unused files, shortcuts and perform various maintenance tasks. You can also use this tool to fix abnormal memory usage on your PC. Here’s how.

Step 1:Click thesearch iconon the taskbar, type incontrol panel, and pressEnter.

Step 2:In the Control Panel window, change the view type toLarge iconsand go toTroubleshooting.

Step 3:Under System and Security, click theRun maintenance tasksoption.

Follow the on-screen instructions to run the troubleshooter and restart your PC. After that, the error should no longer appear.

Fix 2: Increase Virtual Memory

Virtual memoryis a nifty feature that allows Windows to temporarily store information on your hard drive that it normally stores in RAM. You can increase the virtual memory size to compensate for the physical memory shortage.

Step 1:Press theWindows key + Sto open the search menu, type inview advanced system settingsand pressEnter.

Step 2:Under theAdvancedtab, click theSettingsbutton under Performance.

Step 3:In the Performance Options window, switch to theAdvancedtab and click theChangebutton.

Step 4:Uncheck theAutomatically manage paging files size for all drivesoption.

Step 5:SelectCustom sizeand enter the initial and maximum size for the paging file in MB. The initial size should be 1.5 times the size of your RAM, and the maximum size can be up to 3 times the size of your RAM. So, if your PC has 4GB of RAM (1GB = 1024MB), the initial size should be 6,144MB, and the maximum size allowed is 12,288MB.

Step 6:ClickSetfollowed byOK.

Fix 3: Run Check Disk Scan

Running the CHKDSK (short for check disk) scan allows Windows to scan and repair your drive for corrupted data and bad sectors. If the error message is caused by an issue with your hard drive, running the CHKDSK scan will help.

Step 1:Right-click theStart iconand selectTerminal (Admin)from the list.

Step 2:In the console, paste the following command and pressEnter.

After running the command, restart your PC and check if the “Your computer is low on memory” error occurs again.

Fix 4: Delete Temporary Files

Old temporary files on your PC can also interfere with Windows processes and create problems. You canget rid of such temporary filesby running the Disk Cleanup tool.

Step 1:Click on thesearch iconon the taskbar, type indisk cleanup, and pressEnter.

Step 2:Use the drop-down menu to select your primary drive and clickOK.

Step 3:Under Files to delete, use the checkboxes to select all the temporary files. Then, clickOK.

Step 4:ChooseDelete Fileswhen prompted.

Fix 5: Run Windows Memory Diagnostic

Windows Memory Diagnostic is a handy tool that can scan your PC for any memory problems and fix them. Running it requires you to restart your PC, so save all your work before that.

Step 1:Click on thesearch iconon the taskbar, type inwindows toolsand pressEnter.

Step 2:Double-click theWindows Memory Diagnosticoption.

Step 3:SelectRestart now and check for problemsoption.

Once the PC reboots, it will run the diagnostic tool and inspect for any RAM issues on your computer.

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Last updated on 04 July, 2024

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