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Err Msg: Not Enough Storage to Complete Operation

Article ID: 166840

Article Last Modified on 2/26/2007

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SYMPTOMS

When you try to open the Printers folder, you may receive the following error message:
There is not enough storage to complete this operation

CAUSE

The size of the registry has exceeded the maximum size set in the virtual memory settings.

RESOLUTION

Increase the maximum registry size. To do so, follow these steps:
  1. Click Start, click Control Panel, double-click System.
  2. Click the Performance tab, and then click Change (In Windows 2000, click the Advanced tab, click Performance Options, and then Change).
  3. Type a new, larger value in the Maximum Registry Size box, and then click OK.
  4. Close Control Panel and then restart the computer.

MORE INFORMATION

The registry increases in size as you install programs and use the computer. It may be necessary to increase the size of the registry periodically, depending on how and how much you use your computer.

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