Photoshop Not enough RAM/memory while trying to use the Brush tool

Question

So, 2020 is....a bit of a mess, but I am trying to get it to work. My main issue is that it doesn't want to do anything because it says it doesn't have enough RAM. I mean, I have a scathing 8 GB, but that was enough to send 2019 flying, so if it could hold the complaints, that'd be great. My main frustration is that it doesn't appear like PS20 is actually using my RAM. I've attached a screenshot. I've set PS to use 92% of available RAM, all disks as scratch disks... I'm running out of things to try before I revert, basically. 
 
Win 10 64-bit8 GB RAMIntel Core i5-6400
 
Any pro tips for a poor designer just trying to do her job? 
Thanks!May

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

HiTry resetting your Photoshop preferences, you may want to backup your settings beforehandhttps://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/using/preset-migration.html

nikunj.m · Answer

Hi May,

We are sorry about the experience with Photoshop.

In case you face the issue again, please ensure that all available Windows updates are installed on the computer.

You can also try the workaround mentioned in the article: https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/kb/invalid-numeric-entry-integer-96-8-required-photoshop.html

Regards,

Nikunj

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