Verify that there is plenty of free disk space on your hard drive.

In addition to the hard drive space needed to install program and support files, Windows and other programs need enough free hard drive space to use for virtual memory, temporary files, and other system activities. Delete any files or programs that are no longer used and archive any files or programs that are used less frequently to another storage volume. You should also delete any orphaned temporary files to maximize free hard disk space and ensure that your system is operating smoothly and efficiently. Orphaned temporary files are usually created when the computerÆs power switch is turned off, without first exiting Windows.

Refer to your hardware documentation for the most complete information on making system modifications to your particular computer.