Virtual Memory problem when trying to install a printer

Question

Hello everyone, This my first time on the forum and I have a  number of questions.  So anyone that has had these problems, your answers are most appreciated.   I bought a Dell Vostro 200 about three weeks ago.  I'm very happy with it.  The only problem was that there was not a connection for my LaserJet printer, not serial ports, just usb ports.   I bought a serial connertor to USB cable and downloaded the driver for the cable.  The USB port where the serial cable is connected is COM Port 3 and the computer system check says that it is working properly.   However, when I went to install the Laserjet and the software, first the computer could not find it, and then secondly, when I tried to install the software, a message saying 'This program needs 3MB of free virtual memory to run'.   This computer has 1024 KB and 80 GB of memory and is no where near being low on any kind of memory.  So, what I am doing wrong, and how can I fix the problem?   Thanking you in advance. ppriest@nctc.com

fireberd · Answer

You need a PCI Parallel port card, if the Vostro has an open PCI slot.  The USB/Parallel port adapters are iffy at best and in most cases will not work with a HP unit (they apparently do not carry through all the control signals).   Virtual memory is cache memory on the hard drive and is controlled by the Operating System as needed.  That should not be a problem.  Also, make sure you are using the correct drivers for the operating system you have as drivers are Operating System specific.  e.g. Win98 drivers will not work on XP, or XP drivers will not work on a Vista OS.

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