To fix Chrome's "out of memory" error, try closing unnecessary tabs and extensions, clearing cache and cookies, and updating Chrome. If the issue persists, consider disabling hardware acceleration, enabling memory saver, or uninstalling extensions.
Detailed Steps:
Close Unused Tabs and Windows: Each open tab consumes memory. Close any tabs or windows you're not actively using.
Disable Unnecessary Extensions: Extensions can also consume significant memory. Disable any extensions you don't need.
Clear Cache and Cookies: A large cache can bloat memory usage. In Chrome's settings, navigate to "Privacy and security" and then "Clear browsing data." Choose "Cached images and files" and "Cookies and other site data" and then click "Clear data".
Update Chrome: Make sure you're using the latest version of Chrome. Go to Settings > About Chrome.
Disable Hardware Acceleration: In Chrome's settings, type "hardware acceleration" and toggle it off if you're experiencing memory issues.
Enable Memory Saver: Chrome has a built-in memory saver feature. Go to Settings > Performance and toggle "Memory Saver" on.
Consider Reinstalling Chrome: If the problem persists, try uninstalling and reinstalling Chrome.
Scan for Malware: Malware can also cause memory issues. Run a malware scan on your computer.
Free up Memory: Quit other applications and pause downloads to free up system resources.
Restart Chrome and Computer: Sometimes a simple restart can resolve temporary issues.
Use Private Browsing: Try using incognito mode to see if extensions are the cause.
Restart Windows Explorer: If the error occurs when accessing files, try restarting Windows Explorer through Task Manager.
Here is a video demonstrates how to fix Google Chrome's "Out of Memory" error code.