NET$OS.EXE File from Novell Network Needs HIMEM /int15 Switch (74550)


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
This article was previously published under Q74550

SUMMARY

When you load NET$OS.EXE you may receive the following error message:
Insufficient memory
NOTE: The NET$OS.EXE file is an alternative to IPX.COM.

CAUSE

The NET$OS.EXE file provides its own memory manager. When HIMEM.SYS is loaded with no switches, the above error message is returned.

WORKAROUND

There are two solutions:

  • Use the INT15 switch on HIMEM.SYS (Located in the CONFIG.SYS file) to allow NET$OS.EXE to access the memory on its own. Use at least 1088 on the INT15 switch. For example: 
          DEVICE=C:\DOS\HIMEM.SYS /INT15=1088
  • Take the HIMEM.SYS driver out of the CONFIG.SYS file.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:5/12/2003
Keywords:KB74550
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