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Q134866: PPT7: Slow Performance or Memory Errors Running PowerPoint

Article: Q134866
Product(s): Microsoft PowerPoint for Windows
Version(s): WINDOWS:7.0
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbenv
Last Modified: 23-OCT-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft PowerPoint for Windows 95, version 7.0 
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SYMPTOMS
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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
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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.

REFERENCES
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For more information about virtual memory in Windows 95, click Help on the
Windows Start menu, and then search for help on "virtual memory settings."

Additional query words: ppt95 sluggish

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Keywords          : kbenv 
Technology        : kbPowerPtSearch kbPowerPt95 kbZNotKeyword2 kbPowerPt95Search
Version           : WINDOWS:7.0

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