Error Message: Not Enough Memory to Load RamDrive (188886)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 98
This article was previously published under Q188886

SYMPTOMS

When you start your computer using the Windows 98 Startup disk, you may receive the following error message:
Not Enough Memory to Load RamDrive

Also, drive C may contain the files that are normally loaded on the RAM drive.

CAUSE

This behavior can occur if your hard disk is partitioned with drive overlay software such as Ontrack Disk Manager or EZBIOS EZ-Drive. When you start your computer using the Windows 98 Startup disk, the drive overlay software is not loaded from your hard disk.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, follow these steps:
  1. Restart your computer without the Windows 98 Startup disk in the floppy disk drive.
  2. Follow the instructions on the screen to start your computer from the floppy disk. The actual method varies depending on the drive overlay software manufacturer, but most involve pressing either SPACEBAR or the CTRL key.
  3. Insert the Windows 98 Startup disk into the drive when you are prompted.

MORE INFORMATION

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Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:12/16/2004
Keywords:kb3rdparty kbenv kberrmsg kbprb win98 KB188886
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