WD98: Low Memory Error Messages When You Start Word (178944)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Word 98 Macintosh Edition
This article was previously published under Q178944 SYMPTOMS
Microsoft Word starts but then hangs (stops responding), reacts sluggishly,
or generates one of the following error messages:
Microsoft Word could not be opened because its current memory size of
<size specified>K is too low. To open Microsoft Word, first select Get
Info and raise the Minimum and Preferred memory sizes to at least
9,000K.
Not enough memory available to run Word.
CAUSE
This problem occurs if the amount of memory allocated to Word 98 for the
Macintosh is less than 9,000 kilobytes (KB).
WORKAROUND
To solve this problem, follow these steps:
- Quit Word.
- Click the Word icon to select it.
- On the File menu, click Get Info.
- Adjust the Preferred Size so that it is at least equal to the
Suggested Size (9,000K for Word 98).
Modification Type: | Major | Last Reviewed: | 10/4/2002 |
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Keywords: | kbprb KB178944 |
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