Not Enough Memory Available

[superfob7]

Quit one or more programs...


This error message I get doesn't make sense. I have 3 256mb sticks of sdram, and I just installed Win98. I can run Windows applications, but small or big DOS based ones, etc, it gives me that error message. What's going on? How do I fix it?

 

[superfob7]

I think the problem is that I have over 512mb of memory. I have to mess with the memory settings in Windows...

Is there a good program that does this? What are the recommended settings for 3x256?

 

[Logan5]

You seem to be on the right track. Have a look at this:
MS Technet Article Q253912

 

[BadThad]

This is a simple fix. The windows vcache is sucking up all your ram.



MS KB Symptom

Fix:

1) Open the System.ini file in a text editor, such as Microsoft Windows Notepad.


2) Go to the [VCache] section. (if it doesn't exist, then just create it anywhere in the system.ini)


3) Change the MinFileCache= and the MaxFileCache= settings to the desired value.

I recommend a 128MB vcache, use the settings below:
NOTE: The value for these settings are in kilobytes.

[VCache]
MinFileCache=131072
MaxFileCache=131072