EMM386.EXE with AUTO Switch Causes MemMaker to Hang (99495)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 6.0
- Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 6.2
- Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 6.21
- Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 6.22
This article was previously published under Q99495 SYMPTOMS
MS-DOS MemMaker may stop responding (hang) on a system that includes the
line DEVICE=C:\DOS\EMM386.EXE AUTO in the CONFIG.SYS file. When you run
MemMaker with this line active, it hangs on a blue screen that says
"Microsoft MemMaker." At this point, you must turn off your computer and
then turn it on again. Pressing CTRL+ALT+DEL does not work.
CAUSE
The EMM386.EXE AUTO switch enables expanded memory support only if a
program calls for it. Therefore, EMM386.EXE is essentially on hold if
you are using the AUTO switch. MemMaker tries to determine the status
of EMM386.EXE, but it cannot do so when the AUTO switch is active.
| Modification Type: | Major | Last Reviewed: | 11/21/1999 |
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| Keywords: | KB99495 |
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