Running low memory software on more ram.

If you are running in Compatibility Mode and there is not newer version of this program available you're basically stuck with what you have working.

It's not reasonable to shut down remove RAM then reboot overtime you wish to run the application and then when you are finished shut down again and replace RAM then reboot.

You may wish to consider having another computer with a smaller RAM Load sitting there with Win 98 installed on it and use a 2 port KMV Switch to switch between the different computers when you need this application. If the smaller Box was only running this application it shouldn't need to be on the network unless you need to share information from this program with others. But you could even have a fairly basic XP machine with a 762 MEG RAM Load or less if you need this networked into the system. You could even install another LAN Card to your first unit and run a crossover between the 2 computers so it doesn't mess the Domain settings if necessary.

Col

Yeah that was the other option.

We have that setup in another area I setup only 2 days ago...

Too bad I can't get any kind of funding for more hardware ;)

Thanks!

Wayne

If you were running 2000/XP pro, you could run a virtual machine to use this program in Win98 with the limited memory.

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/virtualpc/evaluation/sysreqs.mspx

Thanks with the Virtual PC idea!
I never even entertained the idea until you suggested it.

It might be the answer, will try and get it set up and let you know.

Thanks again.

Wayne

Sounds like you are running into W98s large RAM bug.

Give the work-around a try:

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;253912

Alternately, there is a MAXMEM statement that I believe is in MSDOS.SYS

You could invoke that so that Windows ignores the extra RAM, and switch between 2 different files and reboot between applications.

Chas