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Q124946: Error: Macintosh Has Virtual Memory Enabled

Article: Q124946
Product(s): Microsoft Home Multimedia Titles
Version(s): MACINTOSH:1994 edition
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 11-DEC-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Dinosaurs for the Macintosh 1994 edition 
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SYMPTOMS
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If you are using Apple Macintosh System 7.x, and you start Dinosaurs running
after turning off Virtual Memory, you may receive an error message similar to
the following:

  Your Macintosh has Virtual Memory enabled. Virtual Memory may cause
  significant problems with sounds and movies. You will get better performance
  if you disable virtual Memory and restart your Macintosh.

CAUSE
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This situation occurs if you are using a third-party memory manager, such as
Connectix's RAM Doubler.

RESOLUTION
==========

To resolve this problem, disable the third-party memory manager.

Additional query words: 1.00 Mac 1.0 cd cd-rom multi media multimedia multi-media mmtitles

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbHWMAC kbOSMAC kbHomeProdSearch kbDinosaurs100aMac
Version           : MACINTOSH:1994 edition

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