Your PC will work best when it has the optimum amount of Virtual memory setup, Windows does not always do this for you so it is worth a check:

Windows 7

- Click on “Control Panel”

- Click on “Performance and Information Tools”

- Click on “Adjust Visual Effects”

- Click on “Advanced” TAB

- Click on “Change” in Virtual Memory box

Windows XP

- Click on “Control Panel”

- Click on “System”

- Click on “Advanced” tab

- Click on “Settings” button under “Performance”

- Click on “Advanced” TAB

- Click on “Change” in Virtual Memory box

You will then get the “Virtual Memory” Box shown on the right.

From this box you can switch off the “Automatic Managing” at the top of the Window and put in a “Custom Size” based on the “Recommended” value

Click “OK” at the bottom of the window

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