Error in Illustrator CS4 on Vista 64: "Can't finish previewing. There isn't enough memory. ID = - 108

Please help: I have searched for this error and would appreciate any help or feedback. I am not the Illustrator expert. I build fast PC's, not design on them. I would especially like to know where a complete error code list resides.
Freshly assembled:
Intel Core i7
2 x 3GB DDR3
3 SSD HDD's
9800GTX+
I've done all the tips and tricks I can find. With paging file, and w/o. Scratch disk and w/o. Fresh reboot on PC, CS4 fully updated, Vista 64bit business fully updated. Aero off along with all visual stuff.
This PC is built to perform but will error out and I can't find the cause.
To create the error:
1. open new 'print document'
2. Create text: I use Blackoak Std 72 pt. Pick a word to type. I use 'Hello'.
3. Select and choose Effect > 3D > Extrude & Bevel. Set Extrude Depth to 500, Bevel: Complex 4, and Height to 40.
4. Object > Expand Appearance
5. Object > Path > Offset Path. Run 3 times one of each type (Miter, Round, Bevel). At this point there should be a lot of paths.
6. Window > Pathfinder > Unite
Total RAM usage never exceeds 3GB on the machine.
Thanks for the help.

Hello RippinPC,
Wade and I we know that it is the Critical Memory Bug of CS4. Nothing wrong with your computer.
http://forums.adobe.com/message/2088434#2088434
http://forums.adobe.com/message/1256865#1256865
http://forums.adobe.com/message/1252217#1252217
http://forums.adobe.com/message/1255002#1255002
http://forums.adobe.com/message/1253297#1253297
http://forums.adobe.com/message/2088297#2088297
Just to mention a FRACTION of the many posts complaining about the Critical Memory Bug of CS4.
But do not worry, Adobe will sell you the CS5 (coming this April I think) instead of providing an update.

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