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Q123769: PRB: RC1120 Error When Building in Low Memory Conditions

Article: Q123769
Product(s): Microsoft C Compiler
Version(s): 2.0
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kberrmsg kbprb
Last Modified: 30-JUL-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Visual C++, 32-bit Enterprise Edition, version 2.0 
- Microsoft Visual C++, 32-bit Learning Edition, version 2.0 
- Microsoft Visual C++, 32-bit Professional Edition, version 2.0 
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SYMPTOMS
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When building an application, the resource compiler (RC.EXE) may give this
error:

  fatal error RC1120: out of memory, needed 16777216 bytes

CAUSE
=====

RC.EXE version 3.5 requires 16 megabytes of virtual memory.

RESOLUTION
==========

Work around the problem by closing down some applications or by increasing the
Paging File Size (set in the System settings).

To set the Paging File Size:

1. Select the Control Panel icon from the Main group.

2. Double-click the System icon.

3. Click the Virtual Memory button.

4. Increase the Maximum Size field in the Virtual Memory dialog box.

STATUS
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Although this behavior is by design, RC.EXE was modified to function in less
memory in Microsoft Visual C++, 32-bit Edition, version 4.0.

Additional query words: 2.00

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Keywords          : kberrmsg kbprb 
Technology        : kbVCsearch kbAudDeveloper kbVC200 kbVC32bitSearch
Version           : :2.0
Issue type        : kbprb

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