If you're experiencing the "Physical Memory Dump" error with Adobe Photoshop, there are going to be a number of possible issues that will be preventing this application from being able to operate correctly. Fortunately, the way to resolve this problem is actually very simple, and can be done by following the steps on this page.

What Is The "Physical Memory Dump" Error?

This error is basically the *result* of a problem on your system. Many people make the mistake of thinking the error is actually the problem, but it's not. The Physical Memory Dump error is basically the result of your PC being unable to correctly process the files & settings that it requires to run - leading your system to just crash.

The error itself just means that Windows will be saving your settings in a safe location on your hard drive (the hard drive is known as a "physical" storage device, and the saving of the files as the "dump"), as a fail safe mechanism to protect your settings from corruption. This means that the error can show if you're just using Photoshop, or if you have a number of potential issues with the settings on your PC. You have to be able to repair the errors that are causing this error, and not focus on the error itself.

How To Fix This Error

1) Restart Into "Safe Mode" & Test Photoshop

The first step is to restart your computer into "Safe Mode", which will allow your PC to run much smoother and more reliably. To do this, you have to be able to restart your system, press F8 continually before it loads and then select "Safe Mode With Networking". This will basically load Windows up without any of the software which could be responsible for the errors with Photoshop - giving us a great benchmark to see whether our system has problems with its hardware or software.

If you test out Photoshop for about 20 minutes in safe mode - see whether it crashes. If it does, then it's going to be a hardware compatibility problem on your PC and should be taken to a PC repair specialist. If it doesn't crash, it's good news because we can fix it very easily.

2) Re-Install Photoshop

The next step is to re-install Photoshop. This program is one of the most complex available, and is continually being used to help ensure that your system is able to process the important files & options that your PC needs to run. If you have problems with this system, it's recommended that you re-install it to get rid of all the problems it will have on your PC. This can be done by using these steps:
Click onto Start > Control Panel > Add / Remove ProgramsSelect PhotoshopRemove The ProgramRestart your PCInstall this software again

3) Update Your PC's Graphics Drivers

The next step is to update the graphics drivers of your PC in order to ensure that your system is able to run much smoother and more effectively. We've found that the most common reason why Photoshop will have problems will be down to the graphics drivers on your system being unreliable or corrupted. To fix this, you should click onto Start > Control Panel > Device Manager, and then select the graphics device on your PC - which you should then right-click onto, and select "Update Drivers"

We also recommend cleaning out the registry of your computer. This is where Photoshop stores all of its most important settings, allowing your computer to run as smoothly and effectively as possible. We've found the registry is continually causing many problems on Windows, and is one of the main culprits for the Physical Memory Dump error.

You can fix Physical Memory Dump errors on your PC by using the tutorial and tools on our website. You can Click Here to fix the Physical Memory Dump error on your system.

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