Computer is low on memory message

The notice you see may be due to applications using more than normal

memory in a shared limited spec environment; there's no virus involved.

Sometimes to restart is all it takes to resolve a symptom such as that.

Or restart to Safe mode; let that run awhile, then restart normally.

'A while' could mean let it sit & work, quietly; for 20 or so minutes.

Allocations of internal resources may be affected by other things running

in the background. One way to see what's happening: Activity Monitor.

Generally 'windows-like antivirus' is totally inappropriate for macOS.

And excessive scans with false tagging of systems, can damage Mac.

'EtreCheck Pro' & 'Malwarebytes for Mac' are two recommended items

that can help resolve and remove some pesky malware, adware, etc.

Please better explain when your issue happens ~ what got you there?

Good luck & happy trails! ☺︎

665xy Said:

"Computer is low on memory message: how do I rid on the You 'Computer is low on memory' virus Mac Air 13'"

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Take a Screenshot:

Is this a message? If so, please provide a message. That would most certain help us decipher the issue. Important: leave personal information out of it but selecting just the message, and cutting out personal info, through use of the Photos app. Go Here: Take a Screenshot on your Mac - Apple Support

RAM:

RAM is all about multitasking ---it puts things to the side so that your Mac's processor will nut heat up. So, if it is RAM (not data storage on a drive), then you may be running too much at once. Security Software is unneeded on a Mac, and it is potentially running in the background to find items. So, uninstall it, using an uninstaller.

I'm with K Shaffer, but what makes you think it's a virus? Are there other anomalies?

..ku4hx:

Curious and curiouser; two inquiries by same author, yet no replies.

With some reservations, my reply from here ~ is now linked to there.

No 'third post' exists in ASC on this topic.

Maybe the matter is under consideration..?

Good luck & happy computing! ❄☺︎🂡⚖︎