Dialed_In, I looked at the link, and it didn't help with the memory usage. I found another link that gave a few more suggestions that I'm trying right now.

pythonfan, I could run a few big programs at one time and my computer run all of them just as well as my dad's with 2gb. I used to be able to, but know I can't. I don't see why I all of a sudden need more memory when I never did before. (I'm running all the same programs I've always has too)
I can get a 2gb stick of memory for $38.00. If I could find it cheaper than that I might get more memory.