How to change registry size limit

How to change registry size limit

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The default registry size is set at 0 but if you are getting registry size errors you will probably need to set a number slightly larger than the current Registry Size Adjust your Registry Size Limit if your machine if you get the following errors:

The operating system was unable to load the locally stored profile. A new local profile will be created (1009).
Your profile was not successfully loaded, but you have been logged on with the default system profile. Please correct the problem and log off (18).
System Process - Low on Registry Quota: Your system is running low on registry quota. Start the System option in the Control Panel and choose the Virtual Memory button to increase the registry quota.

To change your Registry Size Limit do the following:

Click on Start menu to open it.
Select . Settings, then Control Panel
In Control Panel, double click on the System icon.
Select the Performance tab. With each of the next steps write down the current settings so you can go back to them if you need to.
In the " Virtual Memory" area, click on Change.
The Maximum Registry Size (MB):

The rule of thumb to follow is to double the current registry size, and add 20 percent to that value.

Click on OK.
Close the System Properties window by clicking on OK.

When you have changed the registry size you should be able to properly load the user profile.