Moderate Severity
0x8007000e Error: Not Enough Memory (E_OUTOFMEMORY)
Error 0x8007000E indicates Windows ran out of available memory to complete the requested operation. This can refer to physical RAM, virtual memory (page file), or address space within a specific process. It commonly appears during Windows Update, large file operations, or when running memory-intensive applications.
Common Causes
- Insufficient physical RAM for the operation
- Page file too small or disabled
- Memory leak in a running application
- Too many programs running simultaneously
- System process consuming excessive memory
- Virtual address space exhaustion (32-bit applications)
- Corrupted page file
Symptoms
- Windows Update fails to install updates
- Applications crash with out of memory errors
- System becomes extremely slow
- Programs fail to launch
- Large file operations fail
How to Fix 0x8007000e
- Close unnecessary applications to free memory
- Increase the page file size in System Properties
- Restart the computer to clear memory leaks
- Add more physical RAM
- Check Task Manager for processes using excessive memory
- Delete and recreate the page file
- Run Windows Update after a fresh restart with minimal programs
What Is Error
Error code 0x8007000e is a Windows HRESULT error code that translates to "Not Enough Memory (E_OUTOFMEMORY)". HRESULT codes are hexadecimal values used throughout the Windows operating system to indicate specific error conditions. When you see this error, it means Windows or an application encountered the condition described above and could not continue the operation.
The error code format breaks down as follows: the leading 0x8 indicates a failure, the next digits identify the facility (the Windows subsystem that generated the error), and the remaining digits specify the exact error condition.
How Serious Is
Error 0x8007000e is not typically an emergency, but it will prevent certain operations from completing. You can continue using your computer for other tasks while troubleshooting. Work through the fixes below in order, starting with the simplest solutions.