Not Enough Physical Memory in VMware: 4 Ways to Fix

Change your VMware settings to fix this problem on your PC

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

updated onOctober 4, 2023

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A large number of users reportedNot enough physical memorywhile using VMware. If this error happens, you won’t be able to use the software properly.

We already coveredVMware not workingin a separate guide, and we encourage you to check it out for more solutions.

Today we’re going to focus on memory issues, so let’s get started.

What is physical memory in VMware?

Physical memory refers to the amount of RAM that you have. There are two types:

How can I fix Not enough physical memory message in VMware?

1. Uninstall Windows update

2. Run VMware as Administrator

This is a simple workaround, but it might help if you’re gettingNot enough physical memoryin VMware.

3. Update the config.ini file

4. Modify VMware settings

If you have properly followed the steps, you should no longer see the error. However, you need to install the latest version of VMware if the problem still persists.

Today we have discussed some quick troubleshooting steps to fix the errorNot enough physical memory is available to power this virtual machine with its configured settings.

In case you have further problems, ourOperating system not found in VMwarearticle might be able to help you.

If you found a different solution to this problem, share it with us in the comments section below.

Not Enough Physical Memory in VMware: 4 Ways to Fix#

What is physical memory in VMware?#

How can I fix Not enough physical memory message in VMware?#

1. Uninstall Windows update#

2. Run VMware as Administrator#

3. Update the config.ini file#

4. Modify VMware settings#