Microsoft KB Archive/23523

Mac Works: Memory Problems and Possible Causes and Solutions

PSS ID Number: Q23523 Article last modified on 10-22-1998

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Summary:

The following article discusses possible workarounds to avoid memory messages such as “Insufficient Memory” or “Out of Memory.”

If the above messages appear, check the following items:


 * 1) RAM Cache: From the Apple menu, choose Control Panel and then Memory. Click the Off option beside RAM Cache or specify less memory.
 * 2) The Clipboard: The Clipboard may have a large selection copied to it. Try selecting a single character and copying it to the Clipboard to delete the previous contents.
 * 3) Desk accessories: Check for the existence of any desk accessories (print spooler, RAM disk, mail program, etc.) that may be taking up memory.
 * 4) Switcher: If the program is being run in Switcher, allocate more memory for the program by choosing Configure, Then Install from the Switcher menu, or run the program without Switcher.
 * 5) Last active cell: Check the location of the last active cell in the spreadsheet. If this cell is located farther down or farther right than the area you are actually using, select any unused rows and columns and choose Clear from the Edit menu. Then choose Cut from the Edit menu.
 * 6) Open documents: If more than one document is open, close some documents.

KBCategory: kbother kberrmsg KBSubcategory: macworkskb

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