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IBM PC300PL (Type 6862, 6892) - Windows NT 4.0 "Low on Registry Quota" error

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SYMPTOM:
During the installation of a new application, Windows NT 4.0 returns the following, or similar error message:

"System Process - Low on Registry Quota"

PROBLEM ISOLATION AIDS:
This tip applies, but is not limited to, IBM PC300PL Series 6862/6892 systems preloaded, or installed with retail versions of Windows NT 4.0.

FIX:
Increase the Maximum Registry Size limit via the following steps:

1. Right click the My Computer icon on the WindowsNT desktop.

2. Click on Properties.

3. Click on the Performance tab.

4. Click on the "Change" button in the Virtual Memory section.

5. In the Registry Size section, increase the current value in the "Maximum Registry Size (MB):" window by 5MB.
(Example: If current value is 12, new value will be 17)

6. Click OK. When prompted, click Yes to restart the system for the change to take effect.

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SAS KEYWORDS:
CDT CDTERR PWS PWSERR
NT40 NETFINITY D/T6862 D/T6892
D/T8476 6862 6892 8476
UNCLASSIFIED 93362

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Document Category

Retain, Windows NT

Date Created

11-06-98

Last Updated

12-06-98

Revision Date

11-06-99

Brand

IBM PC

Product Family

PC 300PL

Machine Type

6862, 6892

Model

various

TypeModel

Retain Tip (if applicable)

H163606

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