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System resources - "Out of Memory"

If a PC encounters an error indicating, to the effect, that insufficient memory is available, there are three general possibilities:

1. The Windows paging file, also referred to as virtual memory, is nearing capacity.
2. Physical memory is at capacity.
3. Windows internal control blocks are at capacity.

The Windows paging file is physical disk space used for swapping to and from main memory or the computers RAM. This disk space provides an extension of the physical memory, unfortunately at a much slower rate of access. Certain operations within MOMI, such as viewing a Spooler job or a disk file may require a great deal of virtual memory.

To view the paging file usage:

• Start MOMI and any other applications normally used.
• Under the Windows start menu, click on Windows Administrative Tools / Performance Monitor.
• Right-click on the graph and select Add Counters... from the context menu.
• Under Available counters, select Paging File.
• Click on the down-arrow icon to the right of Paging File.
• Select % Usage and then click the Add >> button.
• Click OK to close the Add Counters dialog.

By default, Windows automatically manages the Paging file. However, if the usage is nearing 100% consider increasing the size.

Physical memory usage can be examined by the Windows Task Manager. Under the Performance tab click on Memory. If usage is above 80% consider adding memory.

If the first two items are not the issue, another possibility (item 3) is that Windows has exhausted internal control blocks. See Configuration recommendations for additional information.