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Re: 0 extended mem msg when there is > 6mb ???

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From: Chuck H. Chapman
Date: Thu, 09 May 1991 19:22
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In <1235@opus.NMSU.Edu> ecollins@nmsu.edu (Edward Collins) writes:

>Hello,

>Here's my problem: Zenith Z-248 w/6Mb extended memory comes up under
>Win3 in Real mode and no extended memory.

>While scanning through the active messages in this group I've come
>across topics concerning himem.sys, smartdrv.sys and ontrack software.
>Unfortunately, all references were questions and no useful info.  I 
>also saw the note about updated .sys files on cica.cica.indiana.edu,
>but no refs as to what they do/fix.

Put 

device = c:\himem.sys   (assuming himem.sys is in your root directory)

in your CONFIG.SYS file.  See pages 500-501 and 583-586 in your Windows
manual.

Chuck
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Subject: Re: 0 extended mem msg when there is > 6mb ???
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