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Q134556: Computer Hangs with S3 Video Adapter and QEMM

Article: Q134556
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
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Last Modified: 17-DEC-2000

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows 95 
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SYMPTOMS
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If you are using QEMM and an older S3 video adapter, your computer may stop
responding (hang) when you start Windows 95.

CAUSE
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The problem occurs because of a conflict between the QEMM Qdpmi.sys file and the
S3 video adapter.

RESOLUTION
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To work around this problem, use one of the following methods:

- Remove or disable the following line in the Config.sys file, and then restart
  your computer:

  device=c:\qemm\loadhi.sys /r:1 c:\qemm\qdpmi.sys swapfile=dpmi.swp

- Use standard MS-DOS memory managers.

- Use 16-color mode.

MORE INFORMATION
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The problem occurs only when you are using 640 x 480 x 256 resolution with an
older S3 video adapter. The problem does not occur in 16-color mode, or with
newer S3 video adapters.

The third-party product discussed in this article is manufactured by a vendor
independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding
this product's performance or reliability.

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