outlook is a great email client, but sometimes you may run into an error message that says “insufficient memory or system resources”. this can be a frustrating problem, but luckily, there are some workarounds you can try. In this article, we will explore some of the most common solutions for the Outlook error “insufficient memory or system resources”.
outlook error “insufficient memory or system resources” frequently occurs when you connect too many large pst files to outlook. this topic will be covered in this post and four possible solutions will be provided.
When you open a pst file in outlook, the program usually allocates some memory space to it as a cache to improve performance. In other words, each email account has a limit on the amount of storage available. As a result, when there is no more space left, Outlook displays “Insufficient memory or system resources” error. Also, aside from memory shortage, pst corruption is another major issue.
1: reduce the number of open outlook pst files
In outlook, there are two types of scenarios based on the number of open pst files. one is that you are opening more than 15 pst files, all of which are more than 1gb in size. the other is that outlook has connected more than 50 pst files of smaller size (around 300mb). If your situation is one or the other, consider reducing the number of PST files accessed in Outlook. As a result, you may close some outdated pst documents. there are two techniques at your disposal here.
- close pst files by right-clicking on them in the outlook mail navigation pane and using the pop-up context menu option.
- to delete their data files from outlook, open the “account settings” menu. . switch to “data files” tab and then click “delete” button to delete your pst files.
2: repair the pst file
In some cases, you may only need to open a pst file when you specifically need to access its contents. Alternatively, you can use the Inbox Repair Tool (scanpst.exe) to compact your pst files and reclaim some disk space.
3: add more ram
If your computer doesn’t have enough memory, Outlook will start swapping memory pages on the hard drive to make more room for new data. this will slow down your computer and may even cause the “out of memory or system resources” error. You can buy more ram from various online stores or local computer stores.
4: delete unnecessary emails
If you haven’t used an email account for a long time, delete messages from that account. this will free up some disk space and may resolve the “insufficient memory or system resources” error.
5: disable plugins
If you have many add-ins installed in Outlook, one of them may be causing the error. To disable a plugin, follow these steps:
1. open outlook and click file > options > plugins.
2. in manage: dropdown, select add-ons com and click go.
3. select the plugin you want to disable and click remove.
4. click OK twice to close the dialog boxes.
6: delete unnecessary files
delete all unnecessary files on your computer to free up disk space. this may resolve the “insufficient memory or system resources” error.
7: Upgrade to a newer version of outlook
If you are still experiencing the error, try upgrading to a newer version of Outlook. a newer version may have features that can help resolve the issue.
8: repair your outlook installation
If none of the solutions listed above work, you may need to repair your outlook installation. To do this, follow these steps:
1. open control panel and click programs and features.
2. select microsoft office and click change.
3. click repair and follow the instructions on the screen.
4. When the repair is complete, restart your computer.
9: create a new outlook profile
If the above solutions didn’t work, you can try to create a new outlook profile. To do this, follow these steps:
1. open control panel and click on user accounts.
2. click manage another account.
3. click create a new account and follow the instructions on the screen.
4. in outlook go to file > import and export and choose to import from another program or file.
5. select your personal folder (.pst) file and click next.
6. browse to the location of your old .pst file and click import.
7. when the import is finished, restart your computer.
10: Here are some other solutions:
1. close all unnecessary programs.
If you have a lot of programs running in the background, this can drain your computer’s memory and cause Outlook to fail. close any programs you don’t need right now and try sending an email again.
2. add more memory to your computer.
One way to fix the “insufficient memory or system resources” error is to add more memory/space to your computer. this will give your system more resources to work with and should help resolve the issue.
3. use a different email program.
If you’re getting the Outlook error message even when you’re not sending a large file, you might want to try using a different email program. Outlook may be consuming too many resources for your system and another program may work better.
4. repair your outlook installation.
me. open control panel and go to programs and features.
ii. scroll down to microsoft office 2013 or microsoft office 365, depending on the version of outlook you’re using, and click change.
iii. click repair and follow the instructions on your screen.
iv. restart your computer after the repair is complete.
v. reinstall outlook.
If repairing your installation doesn’t work, you may need to completely reinstall Outlook. this will reset all outlook settings to default, so make sure you have a backup of all important data before you start.
me. go to the microsoft website and download the latest version of outlook.
ii. open control panel and go to programs and features.
iii. Click Microsoft Office 2013 or Microsoft Office 365, depending on the version of Outlook you’re using, and click Change.
iv. click repair and follow the instructions on your screen.
v. restart your computer after the repair is complete.
saw. reinstall outlook.
5: Free up disk space.
If your computer does not have enough free disk space, the error message “insufficient memory or system resources” may appear. Make sure your computer has at least 500MB of free space and try sending an email again.
6. upgrade to a newer version of windows.
If none of the above solutions work, it might be time to upgrade to a newer version of windows. With a newer version of windows, you will have more system resources available to run outlook without errors.
7. disable cached swap mode.
If you are using Cached Exchange Mode, try disabling it. this might free up some system resources and allow outlook to run without errors.
If you are still having trouble with Outlook error message “Insufficient memory or system resources”, please feel free to contact our support team for help. we will be happy to help you solve the problem.