PC Gen: Running GIMPORT.EXE on Windows NT

• Microsoft Mail for PC Networks, versions 2.1, 3.0, and 3.2

SYMPTOMS

When you run GIMPORT.EXE in a Microsoft Windows NT MS-DOS command prompt, the program may display the following error message and then quit:

   Error Adding .NME record. Out of Memory!

CAUSE

GIMPORT.EXE needs expanded and/or extended memory to run. The default MS-DOS Command prompt in Windows NT does not provide the required expanded or extended memory.

RESOLUTION

To create a MS-DOS Command prompt with available expanded or extended memory, a new .PIF file needs to be created. This can be done using the PIF Editor Applet in the Main group of Windows NT.

To create a PIF file, follow the steps below:

1. Open the PIF Editor from the Main group of Windows NT.

2. Type in CMD.EXE as the Program Filename.

3. Type in "GIMPORT DOS prompt" (without the quotes) as the Window Title.

4. Save this file.

5. Create an icon for this new PIF file in the Main Group.

MORE INFORMATION

GIMPORT.EXE is available as part of the Application Note titled, "Database Maintenance Utilities," WA0641. This Application Note describes operational details for utilities used to repair and maintain the database for Microsoft Mail for PC Networks. The procedures described apply to versions 2.1 and later of Microsoft Mail except where noted.

To obtain this Application Note in the United States, call Microsoft Product Support Services at (206) 635-7022 or (900) 555-2100. Outside the United States, contact the Microsoft subsidiary for your area. To locate your subsidiary, call Microsoft International Customer Service at (206) 936-8661.