Using Golden Bow's Vcache with Windows 3.0 (81520)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 2.03
  • Microsoft Windows 2.1
  • Microsoft Windows 2.11
  • Microsoft Windows 3.0
This article was previously published under Q81520

SUMMARY

Vcache is a caching utility made by Golden Bow that is similar to Microsoft's SMARTDRV.SYS. To run effectively with Windows 3.0 in enhanced mode or to run on a network in all modes, special parameters are required on the Vcache command line.

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When Windows 3.0 is being run on a standalone machine in enhanced mode or in any mode on a network, the Vcache default parameter T=2 will need to be disabled and set to T=0,(delayed writes = off) to allow normal printing operations. This switch is effective for Vcache versions 3.x through 5.06.

According to Golden Bow, this parameter change is necessary because printing and background transfer operations being initiated by Vcache cannot be detected by either Windows or the networking software.

Using Vcache AT with Windows 2.x

Vcache AT is not compatible with some earlier versions of Windows. For example, running Vcache AT with Windows versions 2.03, 2.1, or 2.11 generates a fatal exit code. The solution is to replace Vcache with the SMARTDRV.SYS file found on the Windows disks.

For further information, please contact Golden Bow at (619) 483 0901.

The 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:MinorLast Reviewed:7/19/2005
Keywords:KB81520
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