DOCUMENT:Q118474  08-NOV-2001  [homemm]
TITLE   :Multimedia: Not Enough Memory to Play Some Videos
PRODUCT :Microsoft Home Multimedia Titles
PROD/VER:WINDOWS:1.0
OPER/SYS:
KEYWORDS:

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The information in this article applies to:

 - Microsoft Dangerous Creatures for Windows, version 1.0 
 - Microsoft Ancient Lands for Windows, version 1.0 
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SYMPTOMS
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The programs listed at the top of this article may not be able to run correctly
if you do not have virtual memory enabled. Certain video clips may not be play,
and you may receive the following error message:

   Not enough system resources. Exiting.

This can occur even if your computer has 8 megabytes (MB) of RAM.

RESOLUTION
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To avoid this problem, run these applications only when virtual memory is
enabled.

For information on how to check your Windows 95 Virtual Memory settings, please
consult Windows 95 Help, and use the Index to find "virtual memory settings".

To turn on virtual memory in Windows 3.1x, follow these steps while you are in
386 Enhanced-mode Windows:

1. From the Control Panel window, run the 386 Enhanced icon.

2. Choose the Virtual Memory button.

3. Choose the Change button.

4. Configure your memory as desired and choose OK.

For more information on virtual memory, please see your Windows printed
documentation or online Help.

Additional query words: multi media multimedia multi-media turned on off extended ram insufficient resources fail crash halt .avi avi video animation

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Technology        : kbHomeProdSearch kbZNotKeyword kbAncientLands kbDangerousCreatures
Version           : WINDOWS:1.0

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