WTF???
Um... I have 896 MBs of RAM, and I was only using Mail, iTunes and 3 Web Browsers!
I think the error migh have come from IE but am unsure.
Imideatly after I saw that error I took a snapshot of Memory Usage Getter... Shows plenty of RAM available!
So What the hell is going on?
I'm attaching a collage of the error, Memory Usage Getter, About This Mac and my Dock in the state it was when I got the error (with PS opening to create the collage but wasn't running at the time of the error).
Why did that happen? If it was IE then I don't realy care since I hardly use it, but still with that much RAM on OSX I wouldn't expect to get an out of memory error unless I was doing something intense in Photoshop!
Jul 01, 2015 To modify this command for your own Mac, simply adjust the number of times that yes /dev/null & repeats based on your Mac’s total CPU threads. For example, the new 12-inch Retina MacBook has a dual-core hyper-threaded CPU, meaning that you would use only 4 instances of the “yes” command. If you’re unsure about your Mac’s CPU configuration, a great place to check is EveryMac, a. Os X for Apple Macbook 2.0 Ghz Core 2 Duo ONLY Old Version 2007. Apr 25, 2002 Mac OS X System & Mac Software. Low System Memory???!!! Thread starter Sogni; Start date Apr 25, 2002; S. Sogni.gone. Apr 25, 2002 #1 'The program was unable to load an image because of low system memory'. And it ONLY happens in IE. It's the ONLY time you'll see the words 'Low' and 'Memory' in OS X. Solution: Use another browser.
Mac can be conveniently purchased from the Apple store and most of configuration allows you to upgrade the memory so that you don’t need to open the case and take the risk in using an incompatible memory which would cause system lockups. The only thing is the upgrade from Apple store cost a lot more money if compared to the one that it purchased from a computer store. For example, an additional 2GB of memory cost $50 at Apple Store while it only cost less than $10 if you search in Pricewatch. If you’re willing to take the risk in adding extra memory in your Mac either to save money or perhaps you have a few lying around, it is best to run a memory test to make sure that the RAM is fully compatible and won’t make your Mac unstable.
Here we suggest 3 different methods to easily run a memory test on your Mac OS X including the latest Mountain Lion 10.8.
1. RemberRember is actually a GUI for the popular command line memory testing tool called Memtest OS X. Instead of typing commands in terminal, you can run the test by clicking a button. You are able to test a selected amount or all of the memory, specify the number of times the tests should run and also viewing of the log. Rember includes Memtest OS X in the package so there is no need to manually download and install the memtest. Running Rember will show a table displaying the detected memory on your Mac. Select the amount of memory to test, number of loops and click the Test button to start checking the memory. When the tests is finished, Rember will show the test results.
Rember runs in Mac OS X which means that not all of the ram can be tested due to a portion of RAM being reserved for housekeeping.
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2. Memtest86+
If your Mac has a SuperDrive, you can burn the pre-compiled bootable ISO image of the Memtest86+ and boot up the Mac with the disc. Just press and hold the C key when starting up Mac to boot from the disc. The good thing about Memtest86+ is it runs by itself without relying on the operating system, giving you a more accurate memory test result.
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3. Apple Hardware Test
This is the recommended way by Apple to test your memory using their diagnostic tool. If you have an installation disc, insert the disc, restart your Mac, press and hold the C key. Select the language for the Apple Hardware Test and click the Test button to start testing. You can also tick the “Perform extended testing” option which would perform a more thorough test that takes considerably more time to complete. On the latest Mac OS X Mountain Lion, the Apple Hardware Test is already pre-installed and it doesn’t come with an installation disc. Simply boot up, press and hold the D key to start the Apple Hardware Test.
You can also see the amount of memory installed on your Mac at the Hardware Profile tab to confirm that the memory is correctly installed and detected. There are some Apple Hardware Test images that can be downloaded for older models. Do note that the Apple Hardware Test images are machine specific meaning that you cannot use the iBook version on a Mac Mini.
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ReplyRember doesn’t shut down existing programs… you do that yerself
ReplyRember is an amazing app! In regards to the comment above:
it closes all windows because to free-up whole RAM memory for tests.
It’s understandable that you must save your work before you open any diagnostic app.
Works great on latest 2019 iMac where Memtest failed and Apple Diagnostic Tool is a JOKE
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I ran this app and it closed all open windows and running apps without asking or warning me. That is bad software. Who knows what data I lost as a result, let alone time in reopening what I can remember was running. memtest does not do this.
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Hope this works well, thanks!
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