My computer died

I've been getting a frequent warning that I have low virtual memory. But I don't. I've raised it as high as the computer will accept, and I've moved all the crap off the drive that has windows, and I still get this warning from time to time. It's not a new computer in computer life span terms, but it wouldn't be, since it's runnign xp pro. I don't have the wherewithal to replace the compuet and I don't think I want to, since I'm running all ancient (in computer lifespan terms) programs -- Word Perfect 10, Paintshop 9, Sims 2, various fanmade auxiliary programs for the Sims 2.

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