How to Decrease Memory Errors

The complexity of the computer may just be one of the wonders of the world. There are so many systems and programs that are working inside while you are typing away at your keyboard not even realizing what is happening on the other side of that screen. It makes perfect sense that things can stop working as smoothly and error messages start appearing.

Memory errors are common errors that result from internal problems. They are usually not fatal, but can a big inconvenience. The fact is that computers need enough memory to store all the countless pieces of data as well as run programs that are already installed. Unless unnecessary information is deleted, which most of us do not do, the computer just simply runs out of room to store things and stops running properly.

All computers come with a certain amount of Random Access Memory (RAM) when purchased. Each time something is added to the computer, RAM is filled. For running programs when memory isn’t needed all the time, virtual memory is used, but it can also become overwhelmed.

When RAM and virtual memory are becoming overloaded, the computer begins to show signs of exhaustion, much like a person, and slow down. It will have difficulty opening and closing programs or displaying graphics or web pages. Unless the problem is fixed, this will get worse and worse. Besides deleting data or uninstalling programs, adding memory is the answer.

If purchasing a new computer or adding memory is not an option, it can be maximized through any of the following methods:

• Close programs before opening others. Running several programs at one time takes up memory and causes a computer to run more slowly.
• Before installing a new version of a program, ensure that the older version is removed first. Multiple versions of programs tend to work against each other, slow down the computer and take up unnecessary space.
• Increase the virtual memory settings.

Increasing a computer’s memory is a cheap and simple way to improve the performance of it, as well as provide more storage space for data. By maximizing the memory found in a computer or adding more, memory-related errors will be reduced and the overall performance of the computer should improve.