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How do I allocate more memory to Explorer? (running Mac OS9)	arthurbach4	06/10/05
I am running Explorer 5.1 on a Mac and I have a question for you... When I go to open a new page in internet explorer it says that I do not have enough memory to do so and that I should allocate more memory to Internet Explorer. How do I do this? Thanks.
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voiceguy2000		06/10/05
The memory allocation for applications is handled by the "Get Info" function in the Finder. Make sure you have exited Internet Explorer. Navigate to where the Internet Explorer application resides (it is probably in a folder called Internet, in a sub-folder called Internet Explorer, and perhaps a sub-folder within that -- use Sherlock to locate the application file if you have any trouble). Single-click on the application icon to highlight it, then use command-I to "Get Info" on the file. Near the top of the info box is a drop-down that will be displaying "General." Click on it to reveal the other choices, and select "Memory." You will see that you are able to enter a "preferred" memory value. Enter a larger number under "preferred" than is currently there (depending on how much RAM you have, you could add 10 or 20 MB to the previous value), then close the dialog box. Now, the next time you start Internet Explorer, the computer will attempt to allocate the new value that you entered. You can use the "About this Computer" item under the Apple menu in the Finder to see how much memory was actually allocated. Good luck.

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