Microsoft KB Archive/189698

= PPT97: Slow Performance or Memory Errors Running PowerPoint =

Article ID: 189698

Article Last Modified on 10/23/2001

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft PowerPoint 97 Standard Edition

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This article was previously published under Q189698





SYMPTOMS
When you run Microsoft PowerPoint with virtual memory turned off in Windows 95, you may experience slow performance or receive memory-related error messages, similar to the following:

You do not have enough memory to perform this function.



RESOLUTION
Turn virtual memory on. To do this, follow these steps:
 * 1) Quit any programs you have running.
 * 2) On the Windows Start menu, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
 * 3) Double-click the System icon.
 * 4) Click the Performance tab, and then click Virtual Memory.
 * 5) Click "Let Windows manage my virtual memory settings (recommended)" to select it.
 * 6) Click OK. Click Close.
 * 7) If you are prompted to restart Windows, click Yes.

