VMware Workstation is one of the best virtualization software packages for Windows.

This VMware issue can arise when theres more than enough RAM available on a PC.

However, there are numerous possible causes for the not enough physical memory error.

A help sticky note

So, trigger the software with elevated rights to ensure a lack of permissions isnt causing any issues.

Those users disabled a Host parameter within the softwares configuration file.

To disable that Host parameter, open and edit VMwaresconfig.inifile as follows:

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The Compatibility tab

Update VMware

The not enough physical memory error will more likely arise on outdated WMware versions.

So, ensure youre utilizing the latest version of the software.

This is how you might update VMware:

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The Open with option

So, uninstalling a recent update could fix that issue for some users.

Check out our guide aboutuninstalling Windows updatesfor further details on how to apply this potential solution.

Perform a Clean Boot

Performing a clean boot will disable non-essential apps and services from the Windows startup.

WMware’s config.ini file

Clean booting can potentially fix the not enough physical memory in two ways.

This will perform a clean boot whenever you restart Windows.

Try utilizing your VMware virtual machine after clean booting.

The Save option in Notepad

If this works,

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Download the latest ISO for the virtual machines platform.

Then you might set up the virtual machine again, as outlined on theVMware support page.

The memory bar

So, theres a decent enough chance one will kick-start your VMWare virtual machine too.

The Software Updates option in VMware

The Check for updates button

The Installed Updates Control Panel applet

The Services tab in MSConfig