The Physical Memory Dump error is one of the most common forms of the
‘blue screen of death’. This error is so bad that Windows has no choice
but to cease all operations and present you with a blue screen,
detailing the issue and what caused it. The physical memory dump error
can come from many different causes… and this is a tutorial on how to
fix it.
The Physical Memory Dump error is actually caused by two different
things, which are fixed by performing a simple step-by-step process. The
error itself is where your system has to “dump” all the things in a
folder on your hard drive, in order to try and save the integrity of
your system. The annoying thing about this problem is the way in which
it is seemly random and just stops everything you are doing.
Fortunately, there’s a simple way to fix this problem which even a beginner can do. You just need to follow these simple steps:
STEP 1 – Disconnect Any New Hardware
The
main cause of the Physical Memory Dump error is incompatible hardware.
This is where you might install the likes of a USB drive, DVD drive or
even a hard drive, and your PC cannot run that piece of hardware with
another piece. This is a common problem and as long as computer
components are all made by different manufacturers, it’s going to
continue to be a problem.
If you have added any new
hardware to your PC – even if it’s the likes of a Mouse or Monitor, you
need to remove it right away, as it could be conflicting with your
current hardware. This should stop the error, but you will have to
either return the hardware or get some new upgrades in order to make it
all compatible.
STEP 2 – Reininstall Any Program That Causes The Error
We
used to have this error with Adobe Photoshop, meaning that something
inside that software package was causing the problem. This could be
happening on your PC as well, and it’s important to note when the error
appears… as if it keeps occurring with a certain program, it could be a
compatibility issue with your software.
You should note
down when the error occurs and then try reinstalling any software you
had open at the time. Normally, there is a file or setting inside the
software which causes it to become erroneous, forcing your computer to
restart and have the physical memory dump.
STEP 3 (IMPORTANT) – Repair The Registry
The
registry is a big database which Windows uses to store all the settings
and options for your computer. It’s basically where your computer
“remembers” everything from your latest emails to your desktop
wallpaper, meaning that it’s constantly in use every time you use your
system. The only problem with the registry is that since it’s constantly
being used, Windows actually gets confused about which files it has
open for it, making it confused and leading it to save many parts of the
registry in the wrong way.
This is a huge issue which
can cause the Physical Memory dump in many PCs. Essentially, what
happens is that because Windows is using too many registry files each
day, it saves many wrongly, causing them to become mixed up and
unreadable. This makes Windows unable to process the files it needs next
time, making your system run slower and with a lot of errors as it
tries to open the files it wants. This problem causes the physical
memory dump when too many registry files are damaged.
To
fix this, it’s highly recommended you use a registry cleaner to clean
up the registry. You just need to download a good cleaner, install it
and then let it scan through your system, removing all the problems that
are in there.
