PPT97: Slow Performance or Memory Errors Running PowerPoint

ID: Q189698

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft PowerPoint 97 for Windows

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.

REFERENCES

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: 8.00 ppt95 ppt97 sluggish

Keywords          : kbenv kberrmsg
Version           : WINDOWS:97
Platform          : WINDOWS
Hardware          : x86
Issue type        : kbprb

Last Reviewed: November 24, 1998