Fix: Your computer has a memory problem

If you received 'Your computer has a memory problem' warning on your Windows operating system, here is how you can resolve it.

Kapil Arya
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Your computer uses Random Access Memory (RAM) as short-term data data storage. RAM can store the information your computer is actively using so that it can be quickly accessed as per demand. As you increase the number of programs, you’ll need more memory on the system to accommodate the change. If your system is slow or unresponsive, you might need to fix the memory to solve this. In this article, we’ll see how to fix, when you receive Your computer has a memory problem message.

So recently we received a BSOD on a system in our lab. The system recovered itself and after reboot, we performed Windows Memory Diagnostics memory test. After finishing this memory test and restarting, the following warning appeared:

Your computer has a memory problem

Memory problems can cause your computer to lose information or stop working, contact system manufacturer.

Your computer has a memory problem

If you’re also facing the similar problem on your system, here is how you can fix it.

Fix: Your computer has a memory problem

FIX 1 – Run Driver Verifier

In many cases, usually a faulty driver can cause this kind of problem. So make sure that all of the drivers are working perfectly on your system. You can run Driver Verifier to check this. Follow this step-by-step guide:

How To Use Driver Verifier In Windows 10

How To Use Driver Verifier In Windows 10

This will help you to identify, if there are issues with drivers present on your system. Once you identify faulty driver, remove it from system or upgrade it to a newer version. You can also contact driver manufacturer for extended support on this.

FIX 2 – Replace Faulty RAM

If the FIX 1 doesn’t solves you problem, and you continue to face this issue, consider replacing your faulty RAM with new one. This should eventually fix all the memory problems on your system and completely resolved issue.

Hope this helps!

Related: Your computer is low on memory.

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Kapil Arya
11x Microsoft MVP · Admin

Kapil holds Microsoft MVP title in Windows IT Pro expertise, 11-times in a row (2014-2025). He is 8-times Windows Insider MVP as well, and author of 'Windows Group Policy Troubleshooting' book. In 2015, Microsoft India accomplished him as 'Windows 10 Champion'. Being passionate Windows blogger, he loves to help others on fixing their system issues. Kapil has worked with official Microsoft Community Engagement Team (CET) on several community projects. You can subscribe him for news/updates and fixes for Windows.

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