WOW Memory Error Fix | World of Warcraft Not Enough Memory Fix

The “WoW memory error,” often appearing as an “ACCESS_VIOLATION” or “not enough memory” error, is a common issue in World of Warcraft that can cause crashes or prevent the game from running properly.

Let’s fix it step-by-step:

🔧 Quick Fix Checklist

✅ 1. Restart Your PC

• Sounds basic, but clears up memory leaks or background hogs.

✅ 2. Check System Requirements

Make sure your system meets minimum (ideally recommended) specs:

• RAM: 8 GB minimum, 16 GB recommended

• GPU: Dedicated graphics with 2 GB+ VRAM

• Disk: SSD highly recommended

If you’re below these, the game may crash with memory errors under load.

✅ 3. Lower In-Game Graphics Settings

• Open Game Menu > System > Graphics

• Set Graphics Quality to “Low” or “Recommended”

• Set Resolution Scale to around 70–90%

• Disable:

  • Ray Tracing

  • Anti-Aliasing

  • Shadow Quality

  • View Distance (set to 3–5)

➡️ This reduces RAM and VRAM usage significantly.

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✅ 4. Turn Off Addons Temporarily

• Go to Character Select > AddOns

• Click “Disable All”

• Start the game

Addons like WeakAuras, Details!, or old UI mods can leak memory over time.

If it works without addons, you can re-enable them one by one to find the problem.

✅ 5. Delete Cache / WTF / Interface

This resets your game UI and can fix corrupted config files.

• Exit the game

• Navigate to your WoW folder:

  C:\Program Files (x86)\World of Warcraft\


• Rename these folders:

  • Cache → Cache_old

  • WTF → WTF_old

  • Interface → Interface_old

• Relaunch the game (it’ll recreate fresh folders)

✅ 6. Close Background Apps

• Chrome, Discord (screen sharing), game overlays, etc., eat up memory

• Use Task Manager (Ctrl+Shift+Esc) → “Memory” tab → close anything heavy

✅ 7. Use DirectX 11 Instead of 12

DirectX 12 can be more memory-intensive or unstable on some systems.

• In WoW:

  • Go to System > Advanced

  • Change Graphics API to DirectX 11

  • Restart the game

✅ 8. 64-bit Client Only

Make sure you’re not accidentally launching the 32-bit client — it has a ~3.5 GB memory cap.

• In Battle.net launcher:

  • Click Settings > Game Settings > WoW

  • Make sure “Launch 32-bit client” is unchecked

If the Error Still Happens…

If none of that helps, then:

• You may genuinely be out of RAM or VRAM (especially on low-end laptops or integrated GPUs)

• Or there’s corruption in your installation

In that case:

🔁 Final Step: Scan and Repair the Game

• Open Battle.net Launcher

• Click WoW > Options > Scan and Repair

• Let it complete