Low On Memory

[LaMandolina]

I am not very good on computers, I have just received this message on my computer:

Your Computer is low on memory

To restore enough memory for programs to work correctly, save your files and close or restart all open programs.

As I have said I do not know what I should do as I am not very conversant with computers.

Could some kind person tell me what to do.

[Old_Geezer]

Depends on the cause.

You could close down some of the programmes presently running that you don't need. This is what your warning has suggested. Fewer things running means a lower demand for memory.

You could check out how much memory your PC can have maximum, and how much it presently has, and consider a memory upgrade/addition. Riht clicking on 'my pc' and choosing properties can give a clue.

You could increase the size of your virtual memory. But that takes a bit of explaining.

You could check out the amount of free space you have on your C: drive. That can cause issues if the disk is nearly full.