7 Ways to Fix Your Computer is Low on Memory in Windows

'' Your computer is low on memory '' is a warning message displayed when the computer uses too much of resources to run certain applications. What this error means is that the limit of memory is already exceeded. 

The warning is taken as a measure to prevent information loss. This error is most often encountered when trying to launch programs or accessing files and folders. 

Now it is a type of error which could occur frequently or under rare occasion. It can be frustrating to experience this error again and again. There are numerous reasons that contribute to this error. At the same time it comes with several troubleshooting solutions which helps to get rid of this error.

In this article, I will be covering about 7 Ways to Fix Your Computer is Low on Memory in Windows. The troubleshooting steps used here will be useful regardless of technical expertise.

Let's get started,

1. Increase Physical Memory

As the error mentions, your computer could actually be low on memory resulting in this error. If enough RAM is not provided, your system could use more memory resources than it should be. Under this condition, there is nothing can can be done except to install more RAM. 

Increasing your system physical memory permanently fixes memory related problems. In addition to that, it essentially speeds up your system.

2. Increase Virtual Memory

There is also a chance for you to encounter this error if you don't have sufficient virtual memory. Hence, similar to physical memory you must also increase virtual memory to resolve this error. Issues those arise due to lack of memory space can be dealt by increasing virtual memory too.

3. End Programs

Some processes in the computer tend to use more memory than the other. Due to this, the RAM will have problem allocating resources to the running applications. In order to fix this, you must close all the programs that consumes lots of memory. And end the programs that you do not need for the moment.

To end programs,

1. Right click on the task bar
2. Select '' Task Manager ''
3. Go to the Process tab
4. Choose the programs and right click on it
5. Press '' End task ''

4. Perform SFC Scan

Corrupted system files can also be the reason for your computer is low on memory error. Therefore, you must find a way to identify the corrupted files and take necessary steps to replace them. Windows comes with a tool to identify the faulty system files. This tool can also be used to repair files with issues. 

To perform SFC scan,

1. Go to Start
2. Type '' cmd '' 
3. Right click on the results and select '' Run as Administrator ''
4. Type the command,

                                     '' SFC/Scannow ''

Wait until the scanning process gets completed. Restart the PC to see if the problem went away.

5. Perform CHKDSK

Presence of bad sectors can also result in this error. Especially, if the hard disk is corrupted. In order to check the hard drive for errors, the tool Check Disk Utility (CHKDSK) can be used. 

To perform chkdsk,

1. Go to Start
2. Type '' cmd '' 
3. Right click on the results and select '' Run as Administrator ''
4. Type the command,

                                     CHKDSK x : / f / r  (x stands for the respective drive)

Be aware that this process will delete data and it cannot be restored. Hence, make back up of important data.

6. Update Windows

If your system is outdated it can also cause your computer is low on memory error. Windows comes with updates regularly that provides new drivers and features. These updates are necessary to fix numerous problems and increase PC stability. Therefore, ensure that you are using the latest version of windows.

7. Run Windows Troubleshooter

A resource intensive program is most likely to cause this error. Besides that, a forcefully closed program and malfunctioning device may also contribute to this error. Whatever it is, your system cannot fix this error without the help of a windows troubleshooter.