HP Vectra QS/20 Wrong HIMEM.SYS Slows Machine (83734)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows 3.11
This article was previously published under Q83734

SUMMARY

The HIMEM.SYS file in the Microsoft Windows operating system version 3.1 may not select the correct A20 handler when loading on a Hewlett-Packard (HP) Vectra QS/20. This causes the machine to run slower in Windows 3.1 than in Windows 3.0. To correct this problem, do the following:

  • Edit the CONFIG.SYS file with a standard ASCII text editor. Modify the HIMEM.SYS line as follows:

    device=C:\WINDOWS\HIMEM.SYS /M:14

Note: It is always a good idea to have a system startup floppy disk whenever you modify the HIMEM.SYS file.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:10/12/2003
Keywords:KB83734
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