If you get the error message “not enough memory resources are available to process this command” when using Command Prompt in Windows 10, what should you do to fix this issue? Take it easy and now MiniTool will give you some solutions in this post to easily solve it.

Not Enough Memory Resources

When using Windows 10, you may always encounter memory issues, for example, the error “your computer is low on memory”, there is not enough memory or disk space to run Word, etc.

Besides, there is another common memory issue. When you open Command Prompt in WinPE (Windows Preinstallation Environment) or WinRE (Windows Recovery Environment), you may get the error message: “Not enough memory resources are available to process this command”.

The reasons for the error may be stopped Windows core services caused by corrupted system files, too low IRPStackSize registry entry on the server, etc. Well then, how can you fix this issue? See the following part.

Tip: In our previous post, we introduce you to a similar error and you can refer to this article to see it – 4 Ways to Not Enough Space Is Available to Process This Command.

How to Fix Not Enough Memory Resources Are Available to Process This Command Windows 10

Run DISM Tool

You can run the DISM tool to repair a potentially corrupted system image to easily get rid of the not enough memory resources error.

Step 1: In Windows 10, type cmd to the search box and right-click the result to choose Run as administrator.

Step 2: Type Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth and press Enter.

After finishing the operation, restart your PC and see if “not enough memory resources are available to process this command” is removed.

Change the IRPStackSize Value

If the registry values are changed incorrectly, some issues including “not enough memory resources are available to process this command” may occur. To fix this issue, you should modify the IRPStackSize value in Registry Editor.

Tip: It is better to create a backup for your registry key in Windows 10 before modifying it. This is because a mistaken operation may cause the PC to be unbootable. Just follow the method in this post – How to Back up Individual Registry Keys Windows 10.

Step 1: Launch Registry Editor via the search bar.

Step 2: Navigate to the path: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\LanmanServer\Parameters.

Step 3: Double-click the IRPStackSize key and change its value to a large one (1-12).

Tip: If you cannot see the IRPStackSize key, right-click the blank area of the right pane and choose New > DWORD (32-bit) Value to create it.

Delete the Temporary Folder

When getting the error “not enough memory resources are available to process this command”, you can delete the temporary folder to see if it is removed.

Step 1: Right-click the Start button to select Run, type %temp%, and click OK.

Step 2: Press Ctrl + A to choose all the files and delete them.

delete the temporary folder

Use a Windows 10 Installation Disk for Upgrade Repair

If nothing works, you can use a Windows 10 installation disk to perform upgrade repair. Just download Media Creation Tool, run it and choose Upgrade this PC now. Then, follow the on-screen instructions to finish the update.

upgrade this PC now

In this post – A Complete Guide to Windows 10 Media Creation Tool: How to Use, you can know some details.

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Bottom Line

Are you bothered by the issue – not enough memory resources are available to process this command Windows 10? After trying these solutions, the error should be removed from your PC. Just have a try.

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