How to Fix Chrome, Edge, and Firefox Error Code: Out of Memory

A heavy user who often has 20 to 30 tabs open makes it crucial to have adequate RAM for the browser to function properly. However, some users often see the problem code "out of memory" in well-known browsers like Chrome, Edge, and Firefox, even after adding 16GB or 32GB of RAM. In contemporary systems, memory leakage has grown to be a major concern; even Windows 11 has memory problems. We have thus put up a tutorial to resolve the error code out of memory in Firefox, Chrome, and Edge in order to address this issue.

1. Resolve the Edge

"Not Enough Memory to Open This Page" error

Users have lately complained to us about Microsoft Edge displaying the message "Not enough memory to open this page." The out of memory problem in Edge should be fixed thanks to a patch released by Microsoft. To swiftly resolve the problem, adhere to following instructions.

1. Launch Edge, then choose "Settings" from the menu with three dots in the upper-right corner.

2. Next, choose "About Microsoft Edge" from the menu on the left.

3. A fresh update will now be downloaded by Edge automatically. After selecting "Restart," the memory problem ought to be resolved immediately.

4. Select "Privacy, search, and services" from the left menu if the problem persists.

5. Find the "Security" area by swiping down.

6. Toggle off the option to "Enhance your security on the web" here. Restart Edge now, and the problem should be fixed.

2. Restart the computer and browser

1. Restarting the browser usually resolves the memory problem, despite being a simple repair. Depending on your browser, paste the following address if you are using Chrome, Edge, or Firefox, and press Enter.

Google Chrome

chrome://restart

Microsoft Edge

edge://restart

Mozilla Firefox

concerning: restart needed

2. Restart your computer if the browser is still displaying an out-of-memory problem code. Remember not to switch your computer on and off. Restarting your computer will clear off any open windows, restart the kernel, and free up RAM.

3. Activate Memory Preserve

Chrome and Edge have included a Memory Saver feature that transfers memory from idle tabs to the current tab in order to prevent the "out of memory" error message. Likewise, Firefox has a tool called Tab Unload. This is how you apply it.

1. Paste the URL below, depending on your browser, and press Enter.

Google Chrome

chrome://settings/performance

Microsoft Edge


Mozilla Firefox
 edge://settings/system
regarding:unloads

2. Just flip the "Memory Saver" option in the Chrome settings to enable it.3. Turn on "Save resources with sleeping tabs" in Microsoft Edge.4. Next, choose the "Unload" option in Firefox. Restarting the browser now should resolve the memory problem.

4. Delete Cookies and Cache from Browser

Try deleting the cookies and cache in Chrome, Edge, or Firefox if the "out of memory" problem message persists. Your browser's cache will be cleared, allowing websites to load fresh and without using unnecessary resources. Remember that deleting cookies will sign you out of every browser account.1. Paste the URL below into your browser and press Enter.

Google Chrome

chrome://settings/clearBrowserData

Microsoft Edge

edge://settings/clearBrowserData

Mozilla Firefox

about:privacy

preferences2. Deselect everything and set the time range to "All time."3. From from point on, only retain "Cookies" and "Cached images and files." Select "Cookies" and "Cached Web Content" in Firefox.4. When you click "Clear now," you're done.3. Restart the browser. and from this point forward, the "out of memory" error code shouldn't appear.

5. Temporary File Delete

A large amount of surfing data is offloaded by browsers to the temporary folder, which might lead to Windows' "out of memory" problem. To make sure the browser is operating without any hiccups, you may remove all of these temporary files. Although we already have a detailed tutorial on deleting temporary files in Windows 11, I've included a quick walkthrough of the procedure below.1. To find "storage," use the Windows key once. Select "Storage settings" from the list of results and open it.2. Click on "Temporary files" ().3. Check everything here, especially "Temporary files" and "Temporary Internet Files". However, remember to leave "Downloads" at .4. Select "Remove files" at this point to finish the process.

6. Turn off the hardware accelerator

Numerous users have noted that the "out of memory" problem message in Chrome, Edge, and Firefox may be resolved by turning off hardware acceleration. These are the actions that you must do.1. Copy the URL below into your browser and press Enter to bring up the appropriate settings.

Google Chrome

Microsoft Edge

 chrome://settings/system

Mozilla Firefox
  edge://settings/system

about:preferences#general2. After that, turn off the toggle for "Use hardware acceleration when available". To deactivate the "Use recommended performance settings" option in Firefox, scroll down. Turn off "Use hardware acceleration when available" after that.3. Click "Restart" to bring up the browser. and see whether the "out of memory" error code still appears.

7. Turn off browser add-ons

It's possible that some dubious addons you put in your browser are consuming vital resources and causing memory problems. This is how to make your browser not to allow extensions.1. Open your browser and first open the URL below.

Google Chrome

Microsoft Edge
chrome://extensions
S58S/> edge://extensions<
Mozilla Firefox
regarding:addons
2. Examine each extension now to look for any unknown and unused extensions... Turn them off completely. I would advise turning off all of the unnecessary extensions.3. Lastly, end the browser session and as of right now, your browser shouldn't be experiencing memory problems.8. Use an extension to pause inactive tabs
A specialized extension that suspends idle tabs and frees up resources for your active tabs is preferred by many power users. Even when you have more than 50–60 tabs active on your browser, it aids in memory management.Users of Chrome and Edge may install .The Wonderful Suspender add-on (visit), which works flawlessly and does not need tracking in contrast to The Great Suspender addon. Additionally, Auto Tab Discard (visit), which lowers memory burden and improves efficiency for active tabs, is available to Firefox users.9. Virtual Memory Augmentation
There's a clever approach to boost the virtual memory if your machine has limited memory and you keep getting the "out of memory" error in Firefox, Edge, or Chrome. When memory resources are limited, a device known as a "swap" uses your hard drive or SSD to function as main memory (RAM). Here's how to go about it.Once you hit the Windows key, type "advanced system" into the search bar. Launch "View advanced system settings" at this point.2. Select “Settings” from the “Performance” section of the “System Properties” window.3. Select the "Advanced" tab and then "Change" under "Virtual memory" in the subsequent window.4. Select "Custom size" instead of "Automatically manage paging file size for all drives" at the top. Enter the suggested value below in the "Initial size" column. Enter 4096 in the "Maximum size" field. This will add 4GB of virtual memory to the system. Click Set -> OK now.Note: The Maximum size may be increased to three times the amount of physical memory. You may configure up to 24GB (24576MB) of virtual memory on a PC with 8GB of RAM.
5. Lastly, increase the virtual RAM by restarting the computer. You shouldn't have any problems with your browser's RAM anymore.10. Do a Browser Reset
You have the option to restore the browser to its original factory settings if nothing appears to have worked at this point. Remember that it will erase extensions, reset customized settings, and sign you out of your accounts. Nevertheless, it will force a browser refresh, which could resolve the "out of memory" problem with Firefox, Chrome, or Edge.1. Open the browser and copy the URL below.
Google Chrome
browser://preferences/reset
ProfileSettings
Microsoft Edge
edge://reset in settings
ProfileSettings
Mozilla Firefox
support
about:2. At this point, just choose "Reset". Click "Refresh Firefox" in the upper-right corner of Firefox.11. Uninstall the browser once more
In conclusion, should the "out of memory" error code continue to appear in Chrome, Edge, or Firefox, you have the option to reinstall the browser. Prior to that, download the preferred browser from the official website (Chrome, Edge, or Firefox) and totally delete the current browser from your computer. To prevent any memory problems, make sure you download the 64-bit version of the browser.