text: i get this message "virtual memory is low" on my computer (windows xp). what can i do?   what is virtual memory? too much to write, you read it http://computer.howstuffworks.com/virtual-memory.htm/printable  to increase the amount of vertual memory, right click on my computer and choose properties. go to the advanced tab and click on the first (settings) button under the performance box. after that press on the advance tab and click ( change ) down in the virtual memroy box. i usually recomend initial size of 1000mb and max size of 2000mb. note that you have to press (set) befor you press ok so that windows accepts the settings.  goodluck