RAM is full
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RAM stores the data and instructions programmes need while they are running. In this example, all four RAM slots are occupied.
Processor
Running programmes
CPU requestReady
RAM
Fast · limited space4 / 4 slots used
Main memoryFAST
HDD
Slower · swap space
0 / 4 slots used
Secondary storageSLOWER
RAM is full. There is no free space for another page.