您只是在浏览网页、听一些音乐并尝试完成Excel电子表格，但突然出现一个弹出窗口，显示“您的计算机内存(Computer)不足(Low)”。为什么会发生这种情况，如何在Windows 10上修复此错误？
内存不是磁盘空间
在这种情况下，“内存”不是指硬盘空间。它指的是 RAM（随机存取存储器）(It refers to RAM (Random Access Memory))。那是您计算机的快速工作内存，(fast working memory of your computer)以物理微芯片(exists as physical microchips)的形式存在，与永久存储您的操作系统、应用程序和数据的硬盘驱动器分开。
这意味着要解决此问题，您需要释放计算机的工作内存。但是，如果您的磁盘空间不足，也可以释放一些磁盘空间。(free up some disk space)
关闭不需要的程序(Programs)（或浏览器选项卡(Browser Tabs)）
最明显的做法是关闭您不需要的程序。您可以通过简单地使用Window(Window)右上角的 X 按钮来执行此操作。如果程序没有响应，您可以以暴力方式结束它。
- 使用以下任一方法打开任务管理器：(Task Manager)
- 按Ctrl + Alt + Del并单击任务管理器 (Task Manager )
- 右键单击开始按钮(Start Button)并选择任务管理器(Task Manager)
- 按Ctrl + Shift + Esc
- 单击内存标题以按(Memory)RAM使用情况排列应用程序。
- 请记住(Remember)在关闭任何重要内容之前保存您的工作。
- 右键单击(Right-click)使用过多内存的应用程序。选择结束任务(End Task)。
- 如果您的网络浏览器（我们正在寻找您的 Chrome！）占用大量内存，请尝试关闭一些选项卡而不是整个程序。另请阅读我们关于如何让 Chrome 使用更少内存(how to get Chrome to use less memory)的文章。
- 关闭有问题的应用程序后，重新启动它。重新启动后它可能会使用更少的内存。
有时内存管理出现问题，无法通过关闭应用程序来解决。在这种情况下，只需重新启动计算机即可解决问题。
检查您的分页文件是否正常
虽然RAM与您的硬盘空间不同，但当RAM已满时， (RAM)Windows确实使用硬盘的保留部分作为溢出空间，称为“分页”文件(“paging” file)。
当您收到内存不足警告时，这意味着该安全网也已完全填满。如果上述措施不起作用，则值得调整您的分页文件(worth adjusting your paging file)。
另一种选择是磁盘清理(Disk Cleanup)。Windows包括一个方便的磁盘清理(Disk Cleanup)实用程序，可以快速处理完整的硬盘驱动器。如果您的页面文件因磁盘空间不足而受到挤压，那么值得尝试以下操作：
- 打开Windows 文件资源管理器(Windows File Explorer)。
- 右键单击(Right-click)整个驱动器并选择Properties。
- 在常规选项卡(General tab)下，选择磁盘清理。
- 检查要自动删除的所有文件类型。
- 选择清理系统文件(Clean up system files)。
清理完成后，您可以关闭磁盘属性窗口。
检查恶意软件
恶意软件（病毒或间谍软件）导致“您的计算机内存不足”警告消息的可能性很小。
要检查和删除恶意软件，您需要特殊的软件。Windows 10 有一个称为Windows Defender(Windows Defender)的内置应用程序。这对大多数人来说已经足够了，但如果您想查看如何在 Windows 10 中扫描恶意软件(How to Scan for Malware in Windows 10)和如何删除顽固的恶意软件(How To Remove Stubborn Malware)。
检查您的最低要求(Requirements)并购买更多 RAM(Buy More RAM)（也许）
如果您收到特定应用程序的内存不足警告，请确保您的系统满足您尝试运行的软件的最低Windows 10 RAM 要求。(Windows 10 RAM requirements)
为特定应用分配更多 RAM
有时您可能没有用完总RAM，但某些应用程序可能无法获得所需的RAM。Windows通常在优先考虑(Windows)RAM方面做得很好，但如果需要，您可以手动覆盖它。查看如何为 Windows 中的特定应用程序分配更多 RAM 以(How to Allocate More RAM to Specific Apps in Windows)了解它是如何完成的，以及相关的注意事项。
调整应用程序设置(Adjust Application Settings)或工作负载(Workload)
许多程序可以调整为使用更少的RAM。例如，Adobe Premiere Pro允许您调整最大可用内存限制。这将为其他应用程序释放内存。
或者，您可以通过减少应用程序使用的数据大小来减少应用程序所需的RAM量。(RAM)例如，您可能想要降低(reduce the resolution of a picture or video)尝试编辑的图片或视频的分辨率。
修复“您的计算机内存(Computer)不足(Low)”错误
由于现代Windows 10 内存管理的工作方式，即使计算机似乎什么都不做，使用大量可用RAM也是正常的。(RAM)Windows会尝试预测您可能会启动哪些应用程序并将该数据预加载到RAM中。这意味着您的计算机总体上会感觉更敏捷、响应更快。
RAM使用不是问题，除非您真的用完了RAM，并且计算机被迫将活动程序的数据交换到页面文件中。在您达到这一点并且上述修复都没有帮助之前，请不要出汗！
How To Fix “Your Computer Is Low on Memory” Error on Windows 10
You’rе just browsing the web, listening to some music аnd trying to get that Excel spreadsheet done when suddenly you get a popup that says “Your Computer Is Low on Memory”. Why is this happening and how can you fix this error on Windows 10?
Memory Is Not Disk Space
In this case “Memory” does not refer to hard drive space. It refers to RAM (Random Access Memory). That’s the fast working memory of your computer and exists as physical microchips, separate from the hard drives that permanently store your operating system, apps and data.
This means that to fix this issue, you need to free up your computer’s working memory. However, it’s also doesn’t hurt to free up some disk space too if you’re running low.
Close Unneeded Programs (or Browser Tabs)
The most obvious thing to do is close programs that you don’t need. You can do this the usual way by simply using the X button at the top-right of the Window. If the program isn’t responding, you can end it the brute force way.
- Open the Task Manager by using any of the following methods:
- Press Ctrl + Alt + Del and click Task Manager
- Right-click the Start Button and select Task Manager
- Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc
- Click on the Memory header to arrange apps by RAM usage.
- Remember to save your work before you close anything important.
- Right-click on the app that’s using too much memory. Select End Task.
- If your web browser (we’re looking at you Chrome!) is the big memory hog, try closing some tabs instead of the whole program. Also read our article on how to get Chrome to use less memory.
- After you’ve closed the offending app, start it up again. It may use less memory after it restarts.
Sometimes memory management goes awry in a way that can’t be fixed by closing apps. In this case, simply restarting your computer may do the trick.
Check That Your Paging File Is Okay
While RAM is not the same as your hard drive space, Windows does use a reserved section of your hard drive as overflow space when RAM is full, known as the “paging” file.
When you get the low memory warning, it means that this safety net has also filled up completely. If the above measures don’t work, it’s worth adjusting your paging file.
Another option is Disk Cleanup. Windows includes a handy Disk Cleanup utility that can quickly take care of a full hard drive. If your paging file is being squeezed through a lack of disk space, it’s worth trying this:
- Open Windows File Explorer.
- Right-click on the full drive and select Properties.
- Under the General tab, select Disk Cleanup.
- Check all the types of files that you want automatically removed.
- Select Clean up system files.
After the cleanup is complete, you can close the disk properties window.
Check for Malware
There’s a small chance that malware (viruses or spyware) is responsible for the “Your Computer Is Low on Memory” warning message.
To check for and remove malware, you need special software. Windows 10 has a built-in application known as Windows Defender. That’s good enough for most people, but if you’d like check out How to Scan for Malware in Windows 10 and How To Remove Stubborn Malware.
Check Your Minimum Requirements and Buy More RAM (Maybe)
If you’re getting low memory warnings with a specific application, make sure your system meets the minimum Windows 10 RAM requirements of the software you’re trying to run.
Allocate More RAM to Specific Apps
Sometimes you may not be running out of total RAM, but some applications may not be getting the RAM they need. Windows usually does a good job of prioritizing RAM, but you can manually override it if needed. Check out How to Allocate More RAM to Specific Apps in Windows to see how it’s done, along with related caveats.
Adjust Application Settings or Workload
Many programs can be tweaked to use less RAM. For example, Adobe Premiere Pro lets you adjust the maximum usable memory limit. This will free up memory for other apps.
Alternatively, you can reduce the amount of RAM an application needs by reducing the size of the data that it works with. For example, you might want to reduce the resolution of a picture or video that you’re trying to edit.
Fixing the “Your Computer Is Low on Memory” Error
Thanks to how modern Windows 10 memory management works, it’s normal for a large chunk of available RAM to be in use even when the computer seems to be doing nothing. Windows tries to predict which applications you’re likely to launch and preloads that data into RAM. This means that your computer will feel snappier and more responsive in general.
RAM usage isn’t a problem unless you’re genuinely running out of RAM and the computer is forced to swap data for active programs into the paging file. Until you hit that point and none of the fixes above help, don’t sweat it!
