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Freeing up system resources is a good start, close any unnecessary applications. It is generally not recommmended for safety reasons that you disable any antivirus/firewalls, etc.
Making sure to remove any non-essential files, clearing temp files/temp internet files, making as much room available on your "C" drive as possible. Running the Defragment utility can also help to alleviate some issues by making your pc access information more efficiently.
Turning down Video, Graphic, and Display settings (top to bottom in options), you can improve your systems ability to display the game by asking it to do less.
Upgrading memory well 'almost' always help, but if you already have 2gbs, this is not likely an issue at all. If it is, then you likely need to remove some applications from memory (ie your running too much).
Note: Please exercise caution with any utility you may find on the internet, get your parents assistance/permission where this is appropriate, and take measures to make sure what you get is free of virus's. The application I mention following this note itself does not harm your system, but you never know what some malcontents may do when repackaging/distributing.
I do not intend on promoting a product, but there is a pretty nifty little program that you should be able to find with a simple search.. Its called "Enditall" (now in version 2). Now the idea is that it will help to identify applications running in memory, how critical they are, and allow you to 'kill' them clearing up system resources. Many of my gamer friends have found this tool very helpful.
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