Have you ever been working away on your computer when suddenly the dreaded Blue screen of Death [BSOD] appears, telling you theres been a MEMORY MANAGEMENT error?
Well, youre not alone. A lot of Windows users are having the same problem.
But the good news is we have five solutions you can try to fix this memory management error.
What is memory management?
In a nutshell, memory management is the process that manages memory usage in your computer.
It keeps track of every byte of memory in your computer, and whether its free or being used. It decides how much memory to allocate to certain processes [including the programs you launch], and when to give it to them. It also frees up memory when you close a program by marking it as available to be used by something else.
But like all processes running on your computer, sometimes it can crash. And when it does, youll probably see the MEMORY MANAGEMENT error message soon after.
Why would I have the MEMORY MANAGEMENT BSOD error?
According to Microsoft, the Memory Management blue screen of death error appears when theres been a severe memory management error.
Sounds horrible, doesnt it? But dont worry its not fatal.
Tools such as WhoCrashed and BlueScreenView can help you figure out whats causing the horrifying BSOD on your computer. But chances are it will be one of these:
- software or hardware conflict
- virus infection
- faulty video driver
- faulty memory
- disk errors
- corrupted system files
Try these fixes:
Here are 5 fixes for you to try. You may not have to try them all. Just work your way down the list until you find the one that works for you.
- Update video card driver
- Run a disk check
- Run Windows memory diagnostic test
- Check newly installed software and haardware
- Scan for possible virus infection
- Repair system files
- Other options
Fix 1: Update the video card driver
A common cause of the MEMORY MANAGEMENT error is a damaged, outdated or incorrect video card driver. And so to fix the error you need to update your video card driver to the most recent correct version.
There are two ways to update the driver: manually and automatically.
Manual driver update To manually update the driver, head to the video card manufacturers website and search for the most recent correct video driver. Unless youre getting the error on a laptop, in which case you should always go to the laptop manufacturers website. The video drivers provided by the chipset or hardware manufacturer may not include the customized features.
Automatic driver update If you dont have the time, patience, or computer skills to update your drivers manually, you can do it automatically with Driver Easy. Driver Easy will automatically find the correct driver for your video card, download it, and install it correctly.
Heres how to use it:
1] Downloadand install Driver Easy.
2] Run Driver Easy and click theScan Now button. Driver Easy will then scan your computer and detect any problem drivers.
3] Click the Update button next to all flagged video device to automatically download and install the correct version of its driver [you can do this with the FREE version].
Or click Update All to automatically download and install the correct version of all the drivers that are missing or out of date on your system [this requires the Pro versionwhich comes with full support and 30-day money back guarantee. Youll be prompted to upgrade when you click Update All].
Once youve updated the flagged video drivers, restart your computer and log back into Windows normally.
If you dont get any more MEMORY MANAGEMENT errors, then youve found the culprit. But if the BSODs keep happening, heres another solution you can try
Fix 2: Run a disk check
The BSOD error could also be caused by a corrupted NTFS volume. Heres how to resolve the problem.
1] On your keyboard, hold down the Windows logo key and press the S key to bring up the search box, and type cmd.
2] Right-clickCommand PromptandselectRun as administrator.
3] Typechkdsk /f /r, and pressEnteron your keyboard.
4] When asked Would you like to schedule this volume to be checked next time the system restarts?, press Y.
5] Exit the Command Prompt and restart your computer.
If that fixed the problem, great. But if not, heres what to try next
Fix 3: Run Windows memory diagnostic test
The fact your computer is having a problem with memory management could mean theres a problem with its Random Access Memory [RAM].
Fortunately, Windows comes with a tool that can test your RAM and let you know if there are any issues with it. Heres how to use it.
1] On your keyboard, hold down the Windows logo key and press R to invoke the Run command, type mdsched.exe and hit Enter.
2] Choose to either Restart now and check for problems [recommended] to check your memory straight away, or Check for problems the next time I start my computer if you want to keep working and do the memory check later.
3] When the Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool actually runs, youll see this screen that shows the number of passes its doing, along with how far it has progressed.
If you dont see any errors here [or the next time you log on], chances are the memory in your computer is fine.
This means you should now try the next fix
Fix 4: Check newly installed software and hardware
Have you installed any new hardware or software recently? If any of them are incompatible with your operating system or conflicting with your other programs, they could be triggering the error, and you should uninstall them to see.
If that doesnt resolve the problem, theres still one more thing you can try
Fix 5: Scan for a virus infection
In some rare cases, the MEMORY MANAGEMENT blue screen of death error could be caused by a virus.
If you havent scanned your computer for viruses with your antivirus program, do it now.
If you dont have a third-party antivirus program installed, use the one that comes with WindowsWindows Defender.
Fix 6: Repair system files
The MEMORY MANAGEMENT blue screen of death error may be related to system files. When the system files were broken or corrupted, it may cause a Blue screen issue.
There are 2 ways to solve it. Heres how:
- Repair & replaces corrupted system files with Reimage
- Run sfc/scannow command
Repair & replaces corrupted system files with Reimage
Reimageis a powerful tool to repair and rebuild Windows. Reimage Windows Repair is tailored to your specific system and is working in a private and automatic way. Theres no harm to your PC and no worries of losing any programs and your personal data.
1]Downloadand install Reimage.
2] Open Reimage and run a free scan. This may take a few minutes.
3] Youll see the summary of detected issues on your PC. ClickSTART REPAIRand all the issues will be fixed automatically. [Youll need to purchase the full version. It comes with a 60-day Money-Back Guarantee so you can refund anytime if Reimage doesnt fix your problem].
Run sfc /scannow command
1] On your keyboard, press theWindows logo keyandthe Rkey at the same time to invoke the Run box.
2] Type cmd and pressShift+Ctrl+Entertogether on your keyboard to open Command Prompt in the administrator mode.
Note: DoNOTclick OK or just press the Enter key as that wont allow you to open Command Prompt in the administrator mode.
3] Type sfc /scannow [or copy-paste] and pressEnter. Then wait for the verification is 100% complete.
4] Restart your computer to check the blue screen issue is fixed or not.
If the result indicates there are broken files but SFC cant fix them, you can turn to Deployment Image Servicing and Management [DISM] Tool for deeper examination and repair.
Other options
Here are some suggestions from other users that you might want to try.
1] See if you can find any programs that are conflicting with each other.
2] Disable any rogue modems in Device Manager.
3] Uninstall the Gigabyte Energy Save program.
If all else fails, you may have to reset Windows, or maybe even reinstall it together. We all know reinstalling will delete all the data on your hard drive, you have to back up all your important files before doing it.
However, with Reimage, theres no need for lengthy back-ups, support phone calls, or risk to your personal data. Reimage can reset Windows to the state exactly when it was just installed without affecting third-party software.
Heres how to use it:
1]Downloadand install Reimage.
2] Open Reimage and run a free scan. This may take a few minutes.
3] Youll see the summary of detected issues on your PC. ClickSTART REPAIRand all the issues will be fixed automatically. [Youll need to purchase the full version. It comes with a 60-day Money-Back Guarantee so you can refund anytime if Reimage doesnt fix your problem].
But treat these options as a last resort, because they both take quite a long time.
Reference:
About Memory Management
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