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Error 0x8007000E — Out of Memory (ERROR_OUTOFMEMORY) | Windows System Error Fix

Windows 11Windows 10Windows Server 2022Windows 8.1

What Does 0x8007000E Mean?

Not enough storage is available to complete this operation. The system has exhausted its virtual memory.

Real-World Causes

1All physical RAM and page file space consumed
232-bit application hitting its 2 GB/4 GB address space limit
3Memory fragmentation preventing allocation of contiguous blocks
4Memory leak in long-running application

Symptoms

⚠Applications crash with out of memory errors
⚠Cannot open new windows or programs
⚠Browser tabs crash
⚠System shows 'Your computer is low on memory' warning

DIY Fix

Beginner-friendly steps you can try at home

1Close memory-heavy applications (browsers, games, video editors)
2Restart the computer
3Increase virtual memory page file size
4Check Task Manager for processes using excessive memory

Advanced Fix

For experienced users and IT professionals

1For 32-bit apps: enable Large Address Aware flag to access up to 4 GB
2Monitor memory usage over time with Performance Monitor to identify leaks

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does a 32-bit app run out of memory when I have 16+ GB RAM?

32-bit applications can only address up to 2 GB (or 4 GB with Large Address Aware). No matter how much physical RAM you have, a 32-bit app cannot use more than its address space limit. Use the 64-bit version of the application if available.

Related Error Codes

0x80070008Not Enough Memory (ERROR_NOT_ENOUGH_MEMORY)0x80070718Not Enough Quota (ERROR_NOT_ENOUGH_QUOTA)

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Windows Troubleshooting Team

Verified against official Microsoft documentation and real-world diagnostic data. Error behavior confirmed across Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server.