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5 Ways to Fix Windows Photo Viewer Not Enough Memory Error
Windows Photo Viewer is not enabled by default in Windows 11
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Updated onApril 2, 2024
updated onApril 2, 2024
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If you are still using Windows Photo Viewer on Windows 11, it may sometimes not display any images and you see a message saying not enough memory.
In such a case, we have a list of recommendations about thebest Photo Viewer software for Windows 10/11in our detailed post here.
Why does Windows Photo Viewer say not enough memory?
If you encounter the Windows Photo Wiewer not having enough memory error, it could be due to the following reasons:
However, we have a few workarounds that may help you fix the Windows Photo Viewer not enough memory issue.
How do I fix Windows Photo Viewer memory errors?
Before you proceed with the below methods, make sure to perform a few preliminary checks and this may help you fix the issue sometimes:
If you’ve gone to these prerequisites, let’s start troubleshooting this problem using the solutions below.
1. Run SFC/DISM commands
Wait patiently till the SFC scan process is over and you see the success message. Now, restart your PC and check if you see the same error with the Windows Photo Viewer.
Alternatively, you can also use thebest Windows 11 repair toolsthat we recommend for fixing damaged or corrupted system files and more.
2. Change the Colour Management settings
Now, reboot your PC and check if it’s the Windows photo viewer is displaying an image or still showing thenot enough memory error.
3. Repair/Reset Windows Photos Viewer
Once the Reset/Repair process is over, your PC will restart automatically and you can check if the Windows Photo Viewer is displaying pictures now.
But, if it’sWindows 11’s Photos App that’s not working, you can follow our post for some quick solutions.
4. Get updates in Microsoft Store
Now, reboot your PC and this should fix the not enoughmemory errorin the Windows Photo Viewer.
5. Install any pending Windows updates
Once done, restart your PC to finishinstalling the update. The Windows Photo Viewer should now show the images.
How do I enable Windows Photo Viewer in Windows 11?
Windows Photo Viewer is no longer part of Windows 11 and neither of Windows 10 for that matter.
However, if you still want to use it, you may enable the Windows Photo Viewer on your Windows 11 PC by following the steps below.
Copy and paste the code as per the instructions shown in Step 1 above:
If you areunable to open JPG files in Windows 11, you can follow the solutions in our detailed post here.
Alternatively, you can also visit the manufacturer’s website and download & install the latest version toupdate the graphics drivers.
At the same time, you can alsorepair and restore the corrupted system filesusing the system file check or the SFC/DISM tool.
If you have any other queries related to the Windows photo viewer, do let us know in the comments box below.
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Madhuparna Roy
A diploma holder in computers and with a keen interest in technology, Madhuparna is passionate about writing How-to guides and helping people solve the most intricate Windows issues.
It all started with the evolution of mobile phones and Google, and that has now settled with Windows.
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