----- Original Message ----- From: "Thomas Mayer" <[log in to unmask]> To: <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Saturday, January 27, 2007 2:16 AM Subject: Re: [PCBUILD] Virtual Memory > If you are using XP, a minimum of 512MB of physical memory is preferable. > With that amount of RAM virtual memory will not be used as much as with > less RAM. Even with a lot of RAM, if the applications being run are memory > intensive, you can still get a warning message about low virtual memory > and that it will be temporarily adjusted. More RAM should also result in a > faster system. > > Also, regular housecleaning of the hard drive can help speed things up. > > I hope this helps. > > Tom Mayer > Thanks so much for answering! My computer does use XP home and has 512 MB of Ram. I did have a lot of photos being used as a slide show for a screen saver. I did change that since having this problem. I just use the XP thing. The computer does seem to be workin a bit faster. I haven't gotten up the nerve to shut it off tho'! It's been on for 3 days. Thanks again. Alfreda Willett The NOSPIN Group Promotions is now offering our special coffee mugs and mouse pads with the PCBUILD logo... at a great price!!! http://freepctech.com/goodies/promotions.shtml