This article applies to: Platform(s): Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows 2000 (SP4+), Windows XP (SP1 SP2), Vista, Windows 2003 Browser(s): Internet Explorer 5.5, Internet Explorer 6.x, Internet Explorer 7.x JRE version(s): 6.0
Try setting virtual memory
For Windows XP Users:
Go to: Start -> Control panel -> System -> Advanced -> Performance(setting) -> Advanced -> Virtual memory(Change) -> Click System managed size -> Set and then restart your computer.
For Windows Vista Users:
Go To: Start -> Settings -> Control Panel - > System -> Advanced System Settings -> Advanced -> Click Settings under Performance -> Performance Options – Advanced -> Virtual Memory – Click Change – Select System Managed Size and then Restart Computer.
Set JRE parameter to less than 3/4th of actual physical memory in your system
First check physical memory on your system:
Go to: Start -> Control Panel -> System. This will tell you Physical memory (RAM) on your system.
Set JRE parameter
Go to: Start -> Control Panel -> Java(This opens Java Control panel) -> Java -> View -> In the last field which says Java Runtime Parameters enter -Xmx512M (Note: replace 512 with 3/4th of your actual RAM)