Windows 3.1 EMM386.EXE and Lotus 1-2-3 Version 3.1 (84423)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows 3.11
This article was previously published under Q84423

SYMPTOMS

If Microsoft Windows operating system version 3.1's EMM386.EXE version 4.44 file is loaded in CONFIG.SYS with the NOEMS option, then the following error message is displayed when Lotus 1-2-3 version 3.1 is started:
DOS/16 M error: [17]
System software does not follow VCPI or DPMI specification.

WORKAROUND

To work around this problem
  1. Edit CONFIG.SYS with a standard ASCII text editor.
  2. Change the line Device=EMM386.EXE NOEMS to:

    Device=EMM386.EXE RAM

  3. Save the file and Restart your system.
The Lotus 1-2-3 product included here is manufactured by a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding this product's performance or reliability.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:10/10/2003
Keywords:KB84423
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