Hi
It is true that W95 has a memory problem. When some applications are closed, W95 should reclaim all the memory allocated to that application. However, in some instances, not all the memory is reclaimed. If this is allowed to go on and on (i.e.many programs are opened and closed without the system being rebooted over an extended period of time), the amount of memory available gradually dwindles.
Follow the instructions for using a DOS program from the answer above. The key is to createa shortcut to the DOS program and then edit the properties of that shortcut to make sure that the DOS session is setup in such a way that the program will function properly:
Check the memory requirements of your DOS program - memory settings can be set from the memory tab of the shortcut's properties sheet.
Sometimes a DOS program will not function if it is launched in a DOS shell. The application can be fooled into thinking it 'owns' the computer by checking the 'Prevent MS-DOS programs from detecting Windows' checkbox on the advanced sheet available from the program sheet.
Make sure that Full Screen is selected in the screen sheet.
Do not allow the screensaver (misc sheet).
Disable all shortcut key combinations.
By experimenting with these settings you should be able to run your DOS application(s) without any problems.
Also, the symptoms you describe may indicate that there is a problem with your memory modules, or that your system may be configured incorrectly.Make sure to run a professional diagnostic utility like that available from Norton Utilities that checks all aspects of your hardware (especially memory), and run regclean (a free, though unsupported utility from Microsoft that examines common registry entries for errors and corrects them). Regclean is available to download - type regclean in your search engine to locate the download page.
Hope this helps.
