Minimum virtual memory is insufficient to start using XP home. Can Msn check my registry database?

My system is very slow start. It's a Dell Demension 10 years using XP home/SP3 8200. The processor remains active for more than an hour and I get "virtual memory minimum insufficient' guard and auto MSN it increases... I use the free "Windows Live One Care" supposedly take care of my system. My small research made allusion to the 'Registry cleaning tools' need to reset virtual memory by using Msconfig to complex for me to understand and achieve. Is it remotely possible or can MSN send me something simple to achieve this?

Webcam Live One Care is no longer avaialable: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows/products/security-essentials/onecare?SignedIn=1

I don't suggest you use Registry cleaners: http://www.edbott.com/weblog/2005/04/why-i-don ' t-use - Registry cleaners /

Fix low virtual memory warning: http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_xp-performance/low-virtual-memory-warning-message-windows-xp/135d4a57-aa30-4a10-9401-883e0a7cc0af

I think adding RAM to your model that Dell is not recommended because it is not too profitable... you could check with Crucial.com.

Did you spring for a new computer?

Good luck...

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