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Q70038: Using QRAM.SYS with Microsoft Windows 3.0

Article: Q70038
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): WINDOWS:3.0,3.0a
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 13-DEC-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows versions 3.0, 3.0a 
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SYMPTOMS
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You try to use QRAM.SYS with Windows 3.0 on a 386 machine and the following
error message is displayed:

  Extended memory manager already present

CAUSE
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The entries in your CONFIG.SYS file are in the wrong order.

RESOLUTION
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To correct the problem, place HIMEM.SYS before QRAM.SYS in the CONFIG.SYS file.
HIMEM.SYS mistakes QRAM.SYS for an extended memory manager.

MORE INFORMATION
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Quarterdeck's QRAM program is an expanded memory manager for 286-based
machines.

NOTE: Quarterdeck also ships QEXT.SYS with QRAM for 286 machines. This extended
memory manager should not be used with Windows 3.0.

Additional query words: 3.00 3.0 3.0a 3.00a 3rdparty

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbWin3xSearch kbZNotKeyword3 kbWin300 kbWin300a
Version           : WINDOWS:3.0,3.0a

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