PRB: RC1120 Error When Building in Low Memory Conditions (123769)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Visual C++, 32-bit Professional Edition 2.0
This article was previously published under Q123769

SYMPTOMS

When building an application, the resource compiler (RC.EXE) may give this error:
fatal error RC1120: out of memory, needed 16777216 bytes

CAUSE

RC.EXE version 3.5 requires 16 megabytes of virtual memory.

RESOLUTION

Work around the problem by closing down some applications or by increasing the Paging File Size (set in the System settings).

To set the Paging File Size:
  1. Select the Control Panel icon from the Main group.
  2. Double-click the System icon.
  3. Click the Virtual Memory button.
  4. Increase the Maximum Size field in the Virtual Memory dialog box.

STATUS

Although this behavior is by design, RC.EXE was modified to function in less memory in Microsoft Visual C++, 32-bit Edition, version 4.0.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:10/2/2003
Keywords:kberrmsg kbprb KB123769
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