Intel Graphics Executable Main Module, shortly called as IgfxEM module is a part of the Windows operating system. It runs in the background.

igfxem.exe application error – The memory could not be read

When you run Microsoft .NET Framework applications that use the AS/400 Data Queue ActiveX control (Mseigdq.dll) to read from and to write to IBM iSeries (AS/400) data queues, you may experience this error. It bears the following message. ApplicationName – Application Error The instruction at “memory address” referenced memory at “0x00000000”. The memory could not be “read”. Click on OK to terminate the program Click on CANCEL to debug the program To cope up with the error, try these methods. See the detailed description of the methods below.

1] Increase Virtual Memory

As a quick workaround for this problem, you can increase the virtual memory to bring the load off from RAM memory. Right-click This PC and choose Properties. Click the Advanced system settings link when directed to a new screen. Hit the Settings button (visible under the Performance heading).

Switch to the Advanced tab. Click the Change button.

Here, uncheck the box given against ‘Automatically manage paging file size for all drives’. Select the drive giving issues and set a custom size substantially larger than the earlier size. Click Set to apply the changes. Hit the OK button and restart your PC.

2] Download and update Microsoft .NET Framework

Simply visit the official Microsoft site and download the updated version of Microsoft.NET Framework from there. Then, follow the instructions to complete the installation.

3] Reinstall Intel Graphics Drivers

Visit the Intel.com website and download the latest Intel drivers for your Graphics Card. You could use Intel Driver & Support Assistant to do this. Read: Troubleshoot Intel Graphics Drivers problems.

4] Run System File Checker

This utility allows users to scan for and restore corrupt Windows system files. So, if there’s an error with an application run an SFC scan. Read: igfxEM module has stopped working. Hope it helps!