Computer common configuration, 8GB+120GB, 16GB+240GB (+3TB), the former is the memory and the latter are the flash (or hard disk). The size of the memory configuration is also an important factor when we buy notebook. But you may have a problem that why is my available memory so low.This post will provide some reasons and solutions.
Part1: So, what is available physical memory is low and how is it caused?
RAM
RAM, also known as "random storage," is an internal storage that exchanges data directly with the processor, also called Random Access Memory. It can be read and written at any time, and is fast, often acting as a temporary data storage medium for operating systems or other running programs.RAM cannot retain data when the power is turned off. If you need to save data,you must write them to a storage device (such as a hard disk).
ROM
ROM is also known as "only read storage." The whole machine can only be read during the working process, instead of being rewritten quickly and conveniently like the random access memory. The data stored in the ROM is stable, and the data stored after the power is turned off will not loss.
Compared with RAM and ROM, the biggest difference between the two is that the data stored in the RAM after the power is turned off will disappear automatically, and the ROM will not disappear automatically, and can be saved after power off.
Part2: We Will Occur when Computer not Using Enough Available Memory
1. Open the software, the browser is slow
2. The software page turns grey
3. Mouse icon turns into a circle, and it doesn't stop
4. The active program is stuck and not responding
Part3: How to fix computer is low on memory warning windows 10
1. Upgrade to a computer with a higher configuration
2. Increase memory space
3. Do not open too many programs at the same time
4. Clean up useless files in computer
5. Increase virtual memory
6. Clean up programs running in the background, free up RAM space
How to increase available physical memory windows 10:
Virtual memory is to borrow a little space from the hard disk to make virtual memory, no need to upgrade the RAM.
Set virtual memory:
1. Right click on "This PC" and open the last option"Properties"
2. After entering the system properties, select "Advanced System Settings" on the left, and then select the first setting, which is the "Settings" of "Performance".
3. After entering the performance options, select the second option"Advanced" above, then click "Change" to change the virtual memory.
4. Select the drive "C[System]", select "Custom Size", and then change the "Initial Size" and"Maximum" by yourself. Try to set a large point as much as possible.
5. You can also refer to the "Recommended Value" of the total number of pages of all drives on this page. And the "free space" of the selected drive.
6. To click "Settings", then click OK, then click on"Apply" and OK.
Note: There is a focal point that is not common, but it cannot be ignored.
The 32-bit operating system can only recognize up to 3.25G of memory, so if your memory space is above 4G, you must use a 64-bit operating system. Therefore,many people use a 32-bit operating system but find that their laptop can only recognize available physical memory less than half.
Since the program running on the computer needs to be executed by the memory, if the active program occupies a large proportion of memory, the available physical memory is getting low. The above describes some solutions, you only need to follow the steps, you will be able to solve the problem you encountered.
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