DriverLINX and DriverLINX/VB Problems in Standard Mode

Last reviewed: November 23, 1994
Article ID: Q82348

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Windows operating system versions 3.1, 3.11

SYMPTOMS

The DriverLINX and DriverLINX/VB applications fail in Microsoft Windows o running in standard mode if an expanded memory manager, such as EMM386.EXE, is installed.

WORKAROUND

To work around this problem, either run Windows in enhanced mode, or remove the DEVICE= statement for EMM386.EXE from the CONFIG.SYS file.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem with Windows versions 3.1 and 3.11. We are researching this problem and will post new information here as it becomes available.

KBCategory: kb3rdparty kbenv
KBSubcategory: win31 winmem
Additional reference words: 3.10 3.11

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Last reviewed: November 23, 1994
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