Memory check
Faulty memory is one of the most common causes of blue screens of death. The message displayed on the screen may refer to a Physical Memory Dump, running a memory check would be the best way forward in this scenario:
If memory tests give you errors, it's possible that your RAM, at least one of the sticks, is faulty and needs to be replaced. At PCProtect we can help find a broad solution to RAM errors found, but the best way forward should errors be found, would be to take your computer to a local IT hardware shop.
Adjust virtual memory
The virtual memory is an extension of the computer's physical memory. It is part of the RAM and part of your computer's hard drive, should physical RAM run out, Windows uses virtual RAM to temporarily handle processes. To adjust virtual RAM:
Run a disk check
On most modern versions on Windows, auto-defragmentation of your hard drive should occur. However, if you have suddenly started to get crashes - it would be wise to run this manually by doing the following:
Run a Junk Cleaner scan in PCProtect
The Windows temporary file folder has a reputation for filling up very quickly. It's something you should clean out regularly since it can impact how Windows performs. This can be done easily within the PCProtect app.
Click the speedometer in the PCProtect sidebar, then select Junk Cleaner in the menu. Running Junk Cleaner cleverly identifies system files that aren't needed:
Once the scan is complete, follow the on-screen instructions to remove the files from your computer. Some really significant disk space can be cleared by removing junk files.