There is not enough storage to complete this operation

You are getting the error message:

"There is not enough storage to complete this information"

Searching the Microsoft Knowlegde base results to the article Q166840:


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows NT Server version 4.0
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation version 4.0
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server

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.

About Johannes Helmig

Dr.Johannes Helmig is working as Director, Technical Knowledge Management in the Belgium office of Gerber Technology where he is involved in Customer Service and internal training, with special interest in Networking.

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