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Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AF

01/17/2009 11:40:58 PM · #1

Ok, my computer refuses to safe anything cause it says im out of RAM. i think its lying. and even if its telling the truth i need to check and see how much i have and all that. how do i check?

faidoi

Pentax K10D

01/17/2009 11:43:16 PM · #2

Control panel> System

houstonian

Sony DSLR-A200

Sony DT 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6 Aspherical ED Zoom Lens for Sony Alpha

01/17/2009 11:43:45 PM · #3

My Computer ---> Properties

faidoi

Pentax K10D

Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AF

01/17/2009 11:45:33 PM · #4

Edit>Preferences>Memory & Image Cache

to see how much resources is used by Photoshop.

01/17/2009 11:46:05 PM · #5

what is ram? is it harware? iom not sure where its hiding in the systems thing

Sony DT 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6 Aspherical ED Zoom Lens for Sony Alpha

01/17/2009 11:46:48 PM · #6

Originally posted by faidoi:

Edit>Preferences>Memory & Image Cache

to see how much resources is used by Photoshop.

it says 73%. is that alot?

houstonian

Sony DSLR-A200

01/17/2009 11:50:11 PM · #7

RAM is memory. Look for how many MB you have. You need at least 1 GB to be able to handle photo processing and whatever else you have on your computer.

SDW

Canon EOS-60D

Tamron AF 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical IF for Canon

01/17/2009 11:51:10 PM · #8

You can check how much RAM you using by pressing and holding the ALT+CRL+Delete keys at the same time. You windows task manager box will display and look under the tab [Performance]. Under the bottom graph on the right you will see physical memory (k), this will tell you how much RAM you have and how much you are using at that time.

As far as saving files, that sounds more like HD space. You can find out how much total HD space you have and how much remains by simply clicking on my computer. It should show you the total and the available.

01/17/2009 11:51:58 PM · #9

nevermind:)

Message edited by author 2009-01-17 23:53:40.

Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AF

01/17/2009 11:53:29 PM · #10

Originally posted by SDW:

well it seems like i have a whole nuch of space free. i dont know whay my stuff wont save

faidoi

Pentax K10D

01/17/2009 11:53:56 PM · #11

Originally posted by JDubsgirl:

Originally posted by faidoi:
Edit>Preferences>Memory & Image Cache

to see how much resources is used by Photoshop.

it says 73%. is that alot?

How Photoshop allocates RAM

Tamron AF 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical IF for Canon

01/17/2009 11:57:06 PM · #12

Originally posted by faidoi:

Originally posted by JDubsgirl:

Originally posted by faidoi:
Edit>Preferences>Memory & Image Cache

to see how much resources is used by Photoshop.

it says 73%. is that alot?

How Photoshop allocates RAM

thanks, good link

SDW

Canon EOS-60D

01/18/2009 12:00:16 AM · #13

Does this happen with any file - say a text file or just in photoshop?

Message edited by author 2009-01-18 00:01:34.

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II

01/18/2009 12:06:34 AM · #14

Originally posted by SDW:

Does this happen with any file - say a text file or just in photoshop?

its actually just doing that with one photo. i saved two others, but this one pic wont save. i just ex-ed out. ill redo the editing, it wasnt too much

Adamsw216

Canon EOS R6 Mk II

01/18/2009 12:16:09 AM · #15

RAM stands for Random Access Memory. It is, basically, the medium with which your computer executes tasks and allows you to see what's going on with your computer. It is the memory where information is stored so that it can be accessed by your CPU (Central Processing Unit). When you get the "out of memory" error, it usually means that your RAM is full, which is often from running a lot of programs or memory intensive programs for extended periods of time. If you get this error, the solution is usually as simple as restarting your computer to clear the memory cache. Otherwise it could build up faster if you simply shut down the program where you received the error.

Message edited by author 2009-01-18 00:17:23.

Tez

Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM

01/18/2009 12:16:14 AM · #16

This happens to me when I use one specific plug-in (OnOne Phototools) and never besides.

Does it only happen when you use a certain plugin?

Tamron AF 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical IF for Canon

01/18/2009 12:20:55 AM · #17

Originally posted by Tez:

This happens to me when I use one specific plug-in (OnOne Phototools) and never besides.

Does it only happen when you use a certain plugin?

i have no pluggins:(

SDW

Canon EOS-60D

01/18/2009 12:39:05 AM · #18

I had this to happen to me once in photoshop where a file would not save. What happened is I had it in 16 bit mode and was trying to save for web. Check and see if that's the case with your photo and if so just go to IMAGE > MODE > and change to 8-bit and it should save. If this is the problem.

Another thought is if you image is to big in file size and you try to save for web it can give you an out of memory error.