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Fix: There is not Enough Memory to Complete This Operation
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Updated onMarch 3, 2024
updated onMarch 3, 2024
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Memory or RAM is a critical component, and issues with it, or evenrunning too many processes, can trigger errors. One such is theThere is not enough memory to complete this operationerror in Windows.
The error is intricate, and the underlying cause could be related to the hardware and software, making troubleshooting a tad more complicated. So, let’s find out how you can fix things.
Why am I getting There is not enough memory to complete this operation?
Here are some of the reasons why you are getting the error:
How can I fix There is not enough memory to complete this operation error?
1. Repair the app
In most cases, a simple repair or reset should fix things when you get theThere is not enough memory to complete this operationerror. If that doesn’t work, head to the next solution.
2. Delete app files
3. Increase the Virtual Memory (Page File)
Often, when the RAM is full, theVirtual Memorycould take some load off it by storing the processes that have been inactive for a file. And this should help if you keep getting theThere is not enough memory to complete this operationerror while copying files.
4. Install another version of the affected app
Many users fixed things by installing another version of the app. For instance, if you are currently running the 64-bit version, downgrade to 32-bit, if that’s available, and vice-versa.
Most apps have both a 32-bit and 64-bit version to allow users to get the one that matches the system architecture.
5. Test the RAM
If nothing else works, it could be a faulty RAM to blame. But before we start testing it, make sure it’s properly seated. To do that, remove it and then firmly reconnect the memory modules.
Once done, run Windows Memory Diagnostic, a built-in repair tool that automatically identifies and fixes various errors. But as with most built-in apps, it isn’t that effective.
And therefore, we also recommend usingMemTest86+, a free, open-source tool that will run a series of tests (probably take hours) and list out the problems with the RAM. Then, if one or more of the modules are problematic, replace them immediately.
You could also try to:
Here are a few apps that usually throw the error:
That’s it!There is not enough memory to complete this operationerror should be fixed by now. However, in case it persists, reinstall the affected app and if that doesn’t work, take your PC to a repair shop and get the hardware checked.
If are facing similar memory management issues likeNot Enough Memory in Windows 11, we suggest you check out this guide for easy solutions.
A similar issue affects Kyocera, but we have a special guide fortroubleshooting Kyocera’s Memory Allocation Failure issuethat you shouldn’t miss.
We hope that our guide was helpful. If you solved the problem using our solutions, let us know in the comments below.
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Madalina Dinita
Networking & Security Specialist
Madalina has been a Windows fan ever since she got her hands on her first Windows XP computer.
She is interested in all things technology, especially emerging technologies – AI and DNA computing in particular.
Prior to joining the WindowsReport team, she worked in the corporate world for a number of years.
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Madalina Dinita
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Madalina is a Windows fan since forever, especially interested in AI, emerging technologies, privacy, and security.
