resource issues

About this tag
Discussions tagged with resource issues on WindowsForum.com cover a range of problems where Windows or applications report insufficient memory, disk, or system resources. Common themes include memory leaks that gradually consume available RAM, leading to errors like 'Insufficient system resources exist to complete the requested service' and inability to access drives. Users also encounter resource-related errors in specific applications such as Excel after running macros, or during backup operations with tools like Image for Windows. Hardware resource conflicts, such as Windows 10 assigning Code 12 to a secondary GPU due to resource allocation failures, are another recurring topic. Network resource issues, including DNS server communication errors, also appear. Troubleshooting steps often involve checking memory usage, adjusting page file settings, running system file checks, and investigating driver or software conflicts.
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    Troubleshooting Resource Limitations on Windows 10: Seeking Solutions for Backup Issues

    Hello all, hope no rules are broken. Windows 10 22H2 - 19045 32 bit, 4Gb memory Ran Chkdsk, DISM and Scannow - all come up clean Increased page file size, increased non-paged pool and services\null increased IRP stack size - resource monitor shows good memory resources Restart usually...
    • AARC
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    • 32-bit backup issues chkdsk differential backup dism irp stack memory management memory resources page file resource issues scannow system performance tech support troubleshooting windows 10 windows image
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support

  2. How do I get my Hyper-V set up back?

    How do I get my Hyper-V set up back? I set up a couple of vitrual machines using Hyper-V. There seemed to be some memory and resource issues. So I closed down the virtual machines and Hyper-V and then I ran malwarebytes, ccleaner, and avg to clean up my system. I uninstalled a few programs...
    • Xarzu
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    • avg ccleaner cleanup data recovery hyper-v malwarebytes resource issues startup troubleshooting virtual machine
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Software
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    Windows 10 Internet Connectivity Question

    I am getting an error stating "Windows can't communicate with the device or resource (primary DNS server)". I have an internet streaming service for my TV and for my security system (SimpliSafe), both of which were functioning just fine. Only my laptop was having the problem. I've tried...
    • southaustinative
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    • acer connectivity device issues dns error home network internet kaspersky laptop network settings resource issues router security stable connection streaming tech support troubleshooting wifi windows 10
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Networking
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    Windows 10 secondary gpu gets code 12 after upgrading to windows 10

    windows 10 automatic upgrade from win 7 got stuck again and again so i did a manual install from usb. after upgrading my primary gpu was recognized normally but secondary was not assigned any ressources and got code 12. both gpus are nvidia gtx 285. i uninstalled all drivers using ddu tool and...
    • hutchsky
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    • code 12 cooling ddu tool device manager drivers error codes gpu graphics card gtx285 hardware issues installation installation guide notebook nvidia resource issues sli tech support troubleshooting upgrade windows 10
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Bitdefender and memory problems

    I am using Windows 7 & office 2010. My Anti-virus program that I use is Bitdefender. From tiime to time when Opening up Excel after running a macro and get a message advising of insufficient resources. I think that Bitdefender may be causing the problem as I never had this problem before Can...
    • Flupsie
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    • antivirus bitdefender excel macro memory office 2010 performance resource issues resource usage windows 7
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Troubleshooting 'Insufficient Resources' Error in Excel After Running Macros

    Usually after I have run a macro on Excel and truy to open up another workbook , I get a message "Insufficient resources" I use Windows 7 and Office 2010 and have 4GB of RAM. It would be appreciated if someone could help me resolve this issue
    • Flupsie
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    • error message excel macro office 2010 performance ram resource issues troubleshooting windows 7 workbooks
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Help? Another Windows 7 Network Issue!

    Hello! Just a few moments ago, I was hit with a problem and I'm at a lost on how to fix it. Everything was working fine, I could sign into AIM and Yahoo, etc, but suddenly I was disconnected and now I'm having trouble connecting to my messengers, except for Skype, for some reason. Checking...
    • TheGringa
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    • aim computer setup connection connectivity diagnostics error message network resource issues skype slow internet taskbar troubleshooting website windows 7 yahoo yellow triangle
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Networking

  8. Windows 7 Memory Usage Goes Up Gradually (Memory Leak)

    Memory Usage Goes Up Gradually (Memory Leak) When I starting the Windows (in the first few hours) everything is normal But after 1 day or 2 (sooner or later) the amount of available memory gradually goes down and the physical memory usage increasing. This increasing, continues until the memory...
    • raya2
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    • antivirus drivers error message hotfix memory leak memory management memory usage optimization paging file performance resource issues restart software issues system resources task manager tech support troubleshooting user help virtual memory windows 7
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Programs not opening

    Hi, Recently my laptop won't open any programs. Skype, Itunes, Steam, they just won't open. Firefox / Internet Explorer are the only ones that work but they can't play flash files without crashing. When I right click steam in add / remove programs and click repair it tells me the file is "on a...
    • Chocobro
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    • access issues browser crash defrag flash files games itunes laptop music not opening programs repair resource issues skype steam
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Some Serious Windows 7 Help, Please!

    Hi recently installed windows 7 on my brand new pc as my primary and only operating system , was working for about two hours, installing all my drivers and so on . The problem I think stems from the partitions I tried to create using the built in windows 7 software, anyway a hour later I...
    • natedoggZA
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    • boot issues bootmgr computer setup driver installation error handling installation issues iso operating system partition pc troubleshooting repair tools resource issues south africa system restore tech support troubleshooting user help windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support