MS Word Insufficient Memory error when saving file

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Hi all,

Just want to start by thanking those of you who provide your valuable time to answer folks' questions.

I have a Dell Dimension L933r with 128MB RAM. Lately I haven't been able to save MS Word files without an error message coming up as follows:

"Word has insufficient memory. Do you want to save Document 1 as Rescued Document 2?"

I can save the document as long as I call it "Rescued Document X".

I followed Denny's recommendations on removing programs from the system startup, but I still have this problem after rebooting. System resources are at about 65%. I'm running the Seti At-Home program, but that's only activated as a screen saver.

Thanks in advance for your help.
Don

Goonboy · Answer

Have you run a system-wide virus scan with current definitions lately? Low Memory messages in Word can be indicative of the NIMDA virus. Click Here 'Annoy the boring.'

Jim Hardin · Answer

The effect of the NIMDA virus is when you attempt to start Word.

The error message you are receiving when you attempt to Save is a fairly common Word problem. You didn’t say, but just in case you are using a floppy disk, don’t! Work from your HD then copy back to floppy.

If that is not the case, then try some of these from MSKB:

http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/Q224/0/54.ASP?LN=EN-US&SD=gn&FR=0&qry=Word%20has%20insufficient%20memory&rnk=5&src=DHCS_MSPSS_gn_SRCH&SPR=WRD20

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