Save open work and back up important files. Note any recent driver or hardware changes. If Windows cannot start, use the startup guide first.
Work through these checks
0 of 4 complete01Enable and increase system Paging File size
Enable and increase system Paging File size.
Use the instructions for your exact device and operating system. Check the manufacturer’s documentation before changing firmware, hardware, or system settings.
02Close all background applications before running updates
Close all background applications before running updates.
Use the instructions for your exact device and operating system. Check the manufacturer’s documentation before changing firmware, hardware, or system settings.
03Reset Windows Update components using command prompt
Reset Windows Update components using command prompt.
Use the instructions for your exact device and operating system. Check the manufacturer’s documentation before changing firmware, hardware, or system settings.
04Run disk cleanup to free component store cache space
Run disk cleanup to free component store cache space.
Use the instructions for your exact device and operating system. Check the manufacturer’s documentation before changing firmware, hardware, or system settings.
Possible causes
- Disabled or too low Virtual Memory Pagefile limit
- Excessive system RAM usage from active applications
- Corrupted Windows Update components causing memory leaks
- Low physical RAM hardware capacity (less than 8GB)
Useful Windows tools
These commands open Windows tools. Review any action inside the tool before applying changes.
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