Only a part of ReadProcessMemory or WriteProcessMemory was completed [FIX]

4 min. read

Updated onAugust 1, 2024

updated onAugust 1, 2024

Share this article

Improve this guide

Read our disclosure page to find out how can you help Windows Report sustain the editorial teamRead more

To fix various driver issues on your PC, you will need a dedicated tool to find the freshest and the original drivers. You can use PC HelpSoft Driver Updater to do it in 3 easy steps:

The ReadProcessMemory is one of the tricky error messages. Unlike other errors, this one keeps popping out of the blues and this makes it hard to diagnose.

I have personally come across the “Only part of a ReadProcessMemory or WriteProcessMemory request was completed” message quite a few times. Speaking from my experience it usually happens when my Windows machine is running a bunch of apps in the background. The error message also pops up while opening applications and installer files.

As I said earlier,it’s pretty evident that the error is closely linked to thememory issue. The error message also hints at the possibility of the operating system failing to read or write the request. As with most of the error messages, we need to troubleshoot the problem and see if it goes away.

Let’s start with the most obvious stuff and then move on to the ones that are slightly advanced (please ensure that you create a System Restore point before trying out the troubleshooting steps).

How to fix ReadProcessMemory or WriteProcessMemory issues

1. Restart

Yes, the restart is like one drug for all the problems. Invariably most of the problems vanish with a restart and the ReadProcess Memory is no exception. Also, try restarting the Explorer and see if the error persists. On a related note try disabling your antivirus/firewall and see if it makes a difference.

2. Recheck File Permissions

The “Only part of a ReadProcessMemory or WriteProcessMemory request was completed” error can also be caused when the user doesn’t have sufficient permissions. In this case, trytaking ownership of the file.

3. Run Check Disk Utility

One can unearth disk errors by running the Check Disk Utility. In order to run the scan follow the steps below

4. Clean Boot

Clean boot is somewhat similar to the safe mode, during the clean boot the Windows will start with a limited set of drivers and startup programs. Here’s how to perform a Clean Boot:

5. Problem with optical drive

In some cases, the “Only part of a ReadProcessMemory or WriteProcessMemory request was completed” error message has been linked to an issue with the optical drive. If you are using a pen drive or a portable hardisk try copying the files to the local drive before giving it another try.

6. Bad files in the “Temporary Internet Files folder”?

A couple of users have reported that the issue was caused by abad temporary filethat required an Administration access to delete. The chances are that even if you clear the temporary files with this program the file causing the problem will not be deleted since it requires an elevated access.

In order to trace the rogue file one needs to install and run the Process Monitor, the path of the file would look something like the one mentioned below,

D:\\Users\\Default\\AppData\\Local\\Microsoft\\Windows\\Temporary Internet Files\\SQM\\iesqmdata_setup0.aqm

On an ending note, the “Only part of a ReadProcessMemory or WriteProcessMemory” issue should be resolved by following one or all of the above step. If nothing works (it should, ideally) try diagnosing the hard disk for error or perhaps a faulty storage connector.

Only a part of ReadProcessMemory or WriteProcessMemory was completed [FIX]#

How to fix ReadProcessMemory or WriteProcessMemory issues#

1. Restart#

2. Recheck File Permissions#

3. Run Check Disk Utility#

4. Clean Boot#

5. Problem with optical drive#

6. Bad files in the “Temporary Internet Files folder”?#