RBase 3.1, Windows Enhanced Mode, and EMM386 NOEMS (74536)



The information in this article applies to:
    Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 5.0
    Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 5.0a
    Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 6.0
    Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 6.2
    Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 6.21
    Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 6.22
    Microsoft Windows 3.0
    Microsoft Windows 3.0a

This article was previously published under Q74536

SYMPTOMS

Running RBase version 3.1 from Microsoft Windows version 3.0 enhanced mode with EMM386.EXE loaded in the CONFIG.SYS file using the NOEMS switch may produce a "Fatal Error..." message.

CAUSE

This error can occur if the program information file (PIF) used to run RBase 3.1 contains any non-zero value in the EMS KB Limit field of the Advanced PIF properties dialog box.

WORKAROUND

Set both the EMS KB Required and KB Limit fields to 0 (zero) to allow RBase 3.1 to function properly.

Setting both EMS fields to 0 forces RBase 3.1 to make use of XMS extended memory instead of EMS memory.

Rbase is manufactured by Microrim, a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding this product's performance or reliability.

Modification Type: Major Last Reviewed: 5/10/2003
Keywords: KB74536