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 Alfreda Willett wrote: > Hi: > > A mssage keeps coming up on my computer saying that the virtual memory is low. It takes f orever to start up and for anything to come up on the screen. > > Does anyone have any suggestions about someway I can correct this? My computer was bought in 2006. > > Thanks. > > 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