Save open work and back up important files. Use instructions for your exact device and software version. If Windows cannot start, see the startup guide.
Work through these checks
0 of 4 complete01Enable and increase system Paging File size
- Enable and increase system Paging File size
Check whether the original symptom still occurs.
If it does not helpContinue only if this check applies to your device. Consult its manufacturer if you are unsure.
02Close all background applications before running updates
- Close all background applications before running updates
Check whether the original symptom still occurs.
If it does not helpContinue only if this check applies to your device. Consult its manufacturer if you are unsure.
03Reset Windows Update components using command prompt
- Reset Windows Update components using command prompt
Check whether the original symptom still occurs.
If it does not helpContinue only if this check applies to your device. Consult its manufacturer if you are unsure.
04Run disk cleanup to free component store cache space
- Run disk cleanup to free component store cache space
Check whether the original symptom still occurs.
If it does not helpContinue only if this check applies to your device. Consult its manufacturer if you are unsure.
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 changes before applying them.
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