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Expert: - 6/18/2008


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Every 6 months or so my computer starts running really slow as it does now. Also, everyday a rectangular dialogue box says "your virtual memory is too low increase the size of your memory immediately" or something like that. When I press "ok" some open websites closes. Also, my antispyware program always says "no spyware found" yet the machines runs super slow. If I download new antispyware programs they all interfere and the machine runs even slower. Is there anything I can do rather than paying a tech person again? The latest problem started when I tried to download a music mp3. I also use registry cleaner/fixer. Also i have AVG antivirus but it never detects viruses. What can I do to prevent this in the future?

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Hi Al

Please read the article entitled: "How can I fix 'too little virtual memory' in Windows?"  It will help you to troubleshoot the problem yourself without paying someone.  

http://www.askdavetaylor.com/how_can_i_fix_too_little_virtual_memory_in_windows....

If the tips do not help, let me know and we can look deeper into the problem.

Brian

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