The error “Not enough memory to open this page” in Chrome browser typically occurs when your computer runs low on available memory or when Chrome’s memory management struggles. Here are some steps to resolve the issue:
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Close extra tabs: Open fewer tabs to reduce memory usage.
Close unused applications: Free up system memory by closing background apps.
- Restart Chrome
Close Chrome completely, including background processes:
- Open Task Manager (Ctrl + Shift + Esc on Windows or Activity Monitor on macOS).
- End all Chrome processes.
- Reopen Chrome and reload the page.
- Clear Browser Data
Clearing cache and cookies can help:
- Open Chrome and go to Settings > Privacy and Security > Clear browsing data.
- Select Cached images and files and Cookies.
- Click Clear data.
- Disable Unnecessary Extensions
- Type chrome://extensions/ in the address bar.
- Disable or remove unused extensions to free memory.
- Increase Chrome’s Allowed Memory
If you’re using a 64-bit system:
- Type chrome://flags/ in the address bar.
- Search for Override software rendering list and enable it.
- Relaunch Chrome.
- Adjust Virtual Memory on Your System
For Windows:
- Search for Advanced system settings.
- Go to the Advanced tab > Performance > Settings.
- Under Virtual memory, click Change.
- Increase the paging file size for your drive.
For macOS:
macOS manages virtual memory automatically, so freeing up disk space can help.
- Update Chrome
An outdated browser might cause memory errors:
- Go to chrome://settings/help to check for updates.
- Install any available updates and restart Chrome.
- Check for Malware
Use Chrome’s cleanup tool:
- Go to chrome://settings/cleanup (Windows only).
- Run a scan to find and remove harmful software.
- Upgrade Hardware
If the issue persists, consider:
Increasing your computer’s RAM.
Adding more disk storage if space is low.
- Switch to a Lightweight Browser
If Chrome frequently runs into memory issues, consider trying browsers optimized for lower resource usage, such as Firefox or Microsoft Edge.
Let me know if you need help with any specific step!