# Slow Application Performance

If you experience performance issues on MotiveWave platform, such as slow and lagging workspace, and the heap memory indicator at the bottom right corner is red, it indicates you are low on memory.

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In this case, you can increase the Heap memory size, but you have to be careful to leave enough memory for the System.&#x20;

Our advice is to try to increase the Max Heap via the startup screen to adjust the Maximum Heap Size and additional JVM options. From the startup splash screen, click on Options > Advanced.&#x20;

Initially, MotiveWave will reserve 25% of your RAM memory. You could increase this, but be warned that if you make it too large and don't leave enough memory for your system, you could freeze your system and would need to reinstall MotiveWave. Try increasing it to 4GB and see whether your system can handle it.

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