i have a I-Mac and it says that when i try to install software. it says not em#nough RAM on start up disk. what does that mean? Not enough space on my hard drive? is that what? i ahve deleted loadsa stuff and still say that. it also says MORE RAM NEEDED. where do i get that frm? is it another bit of hard drive i need to buy?
2007-06-02 13:14:02 · 6 answers · asked by allgiggles1984 6 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
RAM is Random Access Memory and refers to the volatile working memory that the computer uses to run prgrams. Information in that memory is lost when the computer turns off.
This is contrasted with the magnetic storage on your hard disc which holds information (programs, data) that you are not using at the moment. That memory is not lost when the computer turns off.
Though the computer can swap some of what in RAM out to the hard disc when there is not enough RAM (sometimes referred to as "physical memory") there is a minimum amount of RAM you must have to run the operating system and a given program or programs. Clearing disc space won't help.
You can try shutting down any background processes you are not using at the time (for example, your anti-virus if you're not on line), but the message you'revgetting suggests youb will hasve to add more memory if you want to run that program. Memory os relatively inexpensive, and your Mac dealer or a friend who knows Macs can do it easily.
2007-06-02 13:24:49 · answer #1 · answered by Jon K 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Random Access Memory
2007-06-02 20:18:07 · answer #2 · answered by Missy 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you are trying to download several things at once that is the reason why your computer is telling you that you don't have enough RAM. You can buy more RAM at a store like Circuit City, or any other store that deals in computer parts. But first you need to have a friend who is computer savvy check you computer to see if it can be upgraded.
2007-06-02 22:42:36 · answer #3 · answered by Belgariad 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
RAM stands for Random Access Memory. Computers need memory to run programs and it sounds like your computer needs it. You can buy RAM cards at your local Staples.. or another computer store. They are easy to install in your computer and just slide into slots. You can buy different amounts of memory but most new computers come with at least 2-4 slots to put RAM in. 512MB of RAM is good to start with getting.
2007-06-02 20:20:58 · answer #4 · answered by blondie0016 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
VI. "Not Enough Memory" to install message
Make sure you've started up your computer from the Mac OS CD. If you can't start up from the CD, quit all open applications and make sure you've followed the steps described in "You Can't Start Up the Computer Using the Mac OS CD" above.
2007-06-02 20:23:29 · answer #5 · answered by ? 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
RAM is random access memory.this is different from a hard disk.ram is used for quick things like starting up programs.in ur case you will need to buy more ram.my word is to call ur computer manufacter and tell them that you need to upgrade your ram.there are different types of ram so make sure you get the right one.hope this helps!
2007-06-02 20:17:58 · answer #6 · answered by dbsantos77 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋