An Out of Memory error indicates the computer is doing more work than it can ponder with the installed hardware. The error might occur while a program is running or when you attempt to start a program, especially if multiple programs are running.

Programs running on the computer are processed in the computer memory. You can run more and bigger programs with more memory. Memory is measured in megabytes (MB). It is typical to have 32 or 64 MB to work comfortably.

How do I correct the error?

Sometimes a program requires more memory than is available at the time you try to start the program. If other programs are running, they are using memory. Try closing some or all other program before starting the program that likes to dominate your computer memory.

A way to solve this problem often is to buy more memory for your computer. As this is not always immediately feasible, try the following:

Close programs:

1.     Click "Exit" or "Close" on the File menu in the program.

2.     If the program does not have Exit or Close options, RIGHT-click the program’s icon on         the taskbar. Click "Close."

Sometimes a program does not release the memory it was using, even after you stop or exit the program. Restart the computer to release the memory.

Restart the computer:

1.     Click "Shut Down…" on the Start menu.

2.     Click "Restart."

3.     Click "OK."