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"Run-Time error '2004': Out of memory." with more than 512MB RAM
Here's the problem:
Please excuse the length of this post--I want to provide as much info about this problem as I can. The following error message appears every time I attempt to open a particular piece of software. This is an exact copy, including all punctuation: --------------------------------- Run-time error '2004': Out of memory. --------------------------------- Here's my computer's configuration info* (msinfo32): ------------------------------------------------------- OS Name Microsoft Windows XP Professional Version 5.1.2600 Service Pack 1 Build 2600 OS Manufacturer Microsoft Corporation System Name [XXXXXXX] System Manufacturer Dell Computer Corporation System Model Dimension 4550 System Type X86-based PC Processor x86 Family 15 Model 2 Stepping 7 GenuineIntel ~2524 Mhz BIOS Version/Date Dell Computer Corporation A08, 9/23/2003 SMBIOS Version 2.3 Windows Directory C:\WINDOWS System Directory C:\WINDOWS\System32 Boot Device \Device\HarddiskDmVolumes\[XXXXXXX]\Volume1 Locale United States Hardware Abstraction Layer Version = "5.1.2600.1106 (xpsp1.020828-1920)" User Name [XXXXXXX]\[XXXXXXX] Time Zone Eastern Daylight Time Total Physical Memory 1,024.00 MB Available Physical Memory 644.13 MB Total Virtual Memory 3.40 GB Available Virtual Memory 2.80 GB Page File Space 2.40 GB Page File C:\pagefile.sys ---------------------------------------------------------- *NOTE: I edited the identifyable information from the text above when copying, but otherwise it is exact. ------------------------------------ WHAT I HAVE ALREADY TRIED: 1. Backed up all files I wanted to keep, scanned them with Norton AntiVirus Corporate, then put them aside. 2. Completely wiped both my hard drives, including writing zeros to the entire disks surfaces to ensure I had no leftover corruption. 3. Reinstalled Windows XP Professional, with no additional software--just my basic drivers, and the software with the problem. Error message remained. 4. Downloaded and installed all available "Windows Update" files, service packs, etc. Error message remained. 5. Reinstalled the Windows XP Home edition which came with my computer, configured it as in numbers 3 and 4. Error message remained. 6. Completed steps 2 thru 4 above again, then removed one of my 512MB DIMMS. Error message was not displayed, and the program worked fine. 6. Reinstalled the second 512MB DIMM, and the error message returned. 7. Downloaded and installed evey patch for "Visual Basic" I could find here at Microsoft (which seemed to be related to Run-time or Out of Memory errors). Error message remained. 8. Reinstalled the rest of my drivers, software, etc., and put my backed-up files back on the hard drives. 9. Contacted Dell Support's Online Assistance. The technician worked with me online for about an hour and a half, but couldn't solve this either. 10. Attempted various "Virtual Memory" settings. Set virtual memory to the maximum allowable amount for each of my basic hard drive volumes, as well as my third "Striped" drive, but the error continues, as long as I have more than 512MB of RAM. ---------------------------------------- As best as I can tell, the software was developed using an older version of "Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications" (though I'm not sure exactly which). I don't want to keep opening my case repeatedly, to connect and disconnect my memory cards, since the additional RAM accelerates many of the other programs I enjoy. Is there any other way to fix this? Everything I've found in the "Help" topics applies to older versions of Windows. I can't seem to locate a solution for XP. Is there any way to temporarily "Switch off" or "Disable" one of the DIMMS electronically, then "Re-Enable" after I'm done with this particular software? Is this possible--maybe with "Device Manager"? Has Microsoft addressed this issue yet--or do they plan to? Will I end up having to PAY for a patch? I've already spent a lot of money on this machine, the software I have, the warranties, etc. Maybe someone can fill me in on how Microsoft's Online support works. I'm not in the mood to pay money to enlist the assistance of Microsoft's Online Support, especially if they don't have a way to fix this. I'm not gonna hold my breath on this one, but some of the advice I've seen here is quite impressive! Maybe one of you REAL tekkies can help me out! Thanks for the help! ___Tklop |
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"Run-Time error '2004': Out of memory." with more than 512MB RAM
Tklop wrote:
Here's the problem: Please excuse the length of this post--I want to provide as much info about this problem as I can. The following error message appears every time I attempt to open a particular piece of software. This is an exact copy, including all punctuation: --------------------------------- Run-time error '2004': Out of memory. --------------------------------- Here's my computer's configuration info* (msinfo32): ------------------------------------------------------- OS Name Microsoft Windows XP Professional Version 5.1.2600 Service Pack 1 Build 2600 OS Manufacturer Microsoft Corporation System Name [XXXXXXX] System Manufacturer Dell Computer Corporation System Model Dimension 4550 System Type X86-based PC Processor x86 Family 15 Model 2 Stepping 7 GenuineIntel ~2524 Mhz BIOS Version/Date Dell Computer Corporation A08, 9/23/2003 SMBIOS Version 2.3 Windows Directory C:\WINDOWS System Directory C:\WINDOWS\System32 Boot Device \Device\HarddiskDmVolumes\[XXXXXXX]\Volume1 Locale United States Hardware Abstraction Layer Version = "5.1.2600.1106 (xpsp1.020828-1920)" User Name [XXXXXXX]\[XXXXXXX] Time Zone Eastern Daylight Time Total Physical Memory 1,024.00 MB Available Physical Memory 644.13 MB Total Virtual Memory 3.40 GB Available Virtual Memory 2.80 GB Page File Space 2.40 GB Page File C:\pagefile.sys ---------------------------------------------------------- *NOTE: I edited the identifyable information from the text above when copying, but otherwise it is exact. ------------------------------------ WHAT I HAVE ALREADY TRIED: 1. Backed up all files I wanted to keep, scanned them with Norton AntiVirus Corporate, then put them aside. 2. Completely wiped both my hard drives, including writing zeros to the entire disks surfaces to ensure I had no leftover corruption. 3. Reinstalled Windows XP Professional, with no additional software--just my basic drivers, and the software with the problem. Error message remained. 4. Downloaded and installed all available "Windows Update" files, service packs, etc. Error message remained. 5. Reinstalled the Windows XP Home edition which came with my computer, configured it as in numbers 3 and 4. Error message remained. 6. Completed steps 2 thru 4 above again, then removed one of my 512MB DIMMS. Error message was not displayed, and the program worked fine. 6. Reinstalled the second 512MB DIMM, and the error message returned. 7. Downloaded and installed evey patch for "Visual Basic" I could find here at Microsoft (which seemed to be related to Run-time or Out of Memory errors). Error message remained. 8. Reinstalled the rest of my drivers, software, etc., and put my backed-up files back on the hard drives. 9. Contacted Dell Support's Online Assistance. The technician worked with me online for about an hour and a half, but couldn't solve this either. 10. Attempted various "Virtual Memory" settings. Set virtual memory to the maximum allowable amount for each of my basic hard drive volumes, as well as my third "Striped" drive, but the error continues, as long as I have more than 512MB of RAM. ---------------------------------------- As best as I can tell, the software was developed using an older version of "Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications" (though I'm not sure exactly which). I don't want to keep opening my case repeatedly, to connect and disconnect my memory cards, since the additional RAM accelerates many of the other programs I enjoy. Is there any other way to fix this? Everything I've found in the "Help" topics applies to older versions of Windows. I can't seem to locate a solution for XP. Is there any way to temporarily "Switch off" or "Disable" one of the DIMMS electronically, then "Re-Enable" after I'm done with this particular software? Is this possible--maybe with "Device Manager"? Has Microsoft addressed this issue yet--or do they plan to? Will I end up having to PAY for a patch? I've already spent a lot of money on this machine, the software I have, the warranties, etc. Maybe someone can fill me in on how Microsoft's Online support works. I'm not in the mood to pay money to enlist the assistance of Microsoft's Online Support, especially if they don't have a way to fix this. I'm not gonna hold my breath on this one, but some of the advice I've seen here is quite impressive! Maybe one of you REAL tekkies can help me out! Thanks for the help! ___Tklop What program gives you the error? -- Peace! Kurt Self-anointed Moderator microscum.pubic.windowsexp.gonorrhea http://microscum.com "Trustworthy Computing" is only another example of an Oxymoron! "Produkt-Aktivierung macht frei!" |
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"Run-Time error '2004': Out of memory." with more than 512MB
"kurttrail" wrote: Tklop wrote: Here's the problem: Please excuse the length of this post--I want to provide as much info about this problem as I can. The following error message appears every time I attempt to open a particular piece of software. This is an exact copy, including all punctuation: --------------------------------- Run-time error '2004': Out of memory. --------------------------------- Here's my computer's configuration info* (msinfo32): ------------------------------------------------------- OS Name Microsoft Windows XP Professional Version 5.1.2600 Service Pack 1 Build 2600 OS Manufacturer Microsoft Corporation System Name [XXXXXXX] System Manufacturer Dell Computer Corporation System Model Dimension 4550 System Type X86-based PC Processor x86 Family 15 Model 2 Stepping 7 GenuineIntel ~2524 Mhz BIOS Version/Date Dell Computer Corporation A08, 9/23/2003 SMBIOS Version 2.3 Windows Directory C:\WINDOWS System Directory C:\WINDOWS\System32 Boot Device \Device\HarddiskDmVolumes\[XXXXXXX]\Volume1 Locale United States Hardware Abstraction Layer Version = "5.1.2600.1106 (xpsp1.020828-1920)" User Name [XXXXXXX]\[XXXXXXX] Time Zone Eastern Daylight Time Total Physical Memory 1,024.00 MB Available Physical Memory 644.13 MB Total Virtual Memory 3.40 GB Available Virtual Memory 2.80 GB Page File Space 2.40 GB Page File C:\pagefile.sys ---------------------------------------------------------- *NOTE: I edited the identifyable information from the text above when copying, but otherwise it is exact. ------------------------------------ WHAT I HAVE ALREADY TRIED: 1. Backed up all files I wanted to keep, scanned them with Norton AntiVirus Corporate, then put them aside. 2. Completely wiped both my hard drives, including writing zeros to the entire disks surfaces to ensure I had no leftover corruption. 3. Reinstalled Windows XP Professional, with no additional software--just my basic drivers, and the software with the problem. Error message remained. 4. Downloaded and installed all available "Windows Update" files, service packs, etc. Error message remained. 5. Reinstalled the Windows XP Home edition which came with my computer, configured it as in numbers 3 and 4. Error message remained. 6. Completed steps 2 thru 4 above again, then removed one of my 512MB DIMMS. Error message was not displayed, and the program worked fine. 6. Reinstalled the second 512MB DIMM, and the error message returned. 7. Downloaded and installed evey patch for "Visual Basic" I could find here at Microsoft (which seemed to be related to Run-time or Out of Memory errors). Error message remained. 8. Reinstalled the rest of my drivers, software, etc., and put my backed-up files back on the hard drives. 9. Contacted Dell Support's Online Assistance. The technician worked with me online for about an hour and a half, but couldn't solve this either. 10. Attempted various "Virtual Memory" settings. Set virtual memory to the maximum allowable amount for each of my basic hard drive volumes, as well as my third "Striped" drive, but the error continues, as long as I have more than 512MB of RAM. ---------------------------------------- As best as I can tell, the software was developed using an older version of "Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications" (though I'm not sure exactly which). I don't want to keep opening my case repeatedly, to connect and disconnect my memory cards, since the additional RAM accelerates many of the other programs I enjoy. Is there any other way to fix this? Everything I've found in the "Help" topics applies to older versions of Windows. I can't seem to locate a solution for XP. Is there any way to temporarily "Switch off" or "Disable" one of the DIMMS electronically, then "Re-Enable" after I'm done with this particular software? Is this possible--maybe with "Device Manager"? Has Microsoft addressed this issue yet--or do they plan to? Will I end up having to PAY for a patch? I've already spent a lot of money on this machine, the software I have, the warranties, etc. Maybe someone can fill me in on how Microsoft's Online support works. I'm not in the mood to pay money to enlist the assistance of Microsoft's Online Support, especially if they don't have a way to fix this. I'm not gonna hold my breath on this one, but some of the advice I've seen here is quite impressive! Maybe one of you REAL tekkies can help me out! Thanks for the help! ___Tklop What program gives you the error? -- Peace! Kurt Self-anointed Moderator microscum.pubic.windowsexp.gonorrhea http://microscum.com "Trustworthy Computing" is only another example of an Oxymoron! "Produkt-Aktivierung macht frei!" Kurt: Thanks for the reply! The program is called: --------------------------------------- Reparaturanleitung BMW 628csi-M635i, Baujahr 75-89 Repair Manual BMW 628csi-M635i, Model 75-89 ---------------------------------------- The CD itself is marked with the following product identification number: D-80788 The software is a BMW repair manual on CD-ROM, with both English language and German language formats. Although the illustrations used are PDF format, they are not organized or numbered in any particular order. Also the text is not PDF, so although a picture is worth a thousand words, it's hard to diagnose or repair a car without written instructions... The software is organized in some sort of database, which links the technical information, illustrations, etc. by a system which resembles internet hot-links (for lack of a better description), based upon the topic of interest selected from various menus. It's print date (listed on the back cover of the case) is 2002. The manual is published by BMW Mobile Tradition. The back cover also has the following list (I would assume for compatibility issues): Operating System: Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT 4.0, Windows NT 2000 Windows ME, Windows XP RAM: 32MB Graphic: High Color (mind. 32768) CD-ROM Drive: 8-x Geschwindigkeit / Speed This software runs perfectly on other Windows XP machines as well as on Windows 2000. However, the other computers I've tested this software on have NOT had more than 512MB of RAM. Does this help? One more question: What is the proper etiquette here? Should I go ahead and repost the previous postings as above? I know this one is already pretty long, but I think it's easiser to review with the entire post visible in the same view--especially when responding... ___Tklop |
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"Run-Time error '2004': Out of memory." with more than 512MB
"Tklop" wrote: "kurttrail" wrote: Tklop wrote: Here's the problem: Please excuse the length of this post--I want to provide as much info about this problem as I can. The following error message appears every time I attempt to open a particular piece of software. This is an exact copy, including all punctuation: --------------------------------- Run-time error '2004': Out of memory. --------------------------------- Here's my computer's configuration info* (msinfo32): ------------------------------------------------------- OS Name Microsoft Windows XP Professional Version 5.1.2600 Service Pack 1 Build 2600 OS Manufacturer Microsoft Corporation System Name [XXXXXXX] System Manufacturer Dell Computer Corporation System Model Dimension 4550 System Type X86-based PC Processor x86 Family 15 Model 2 Stepping 7 GenuineIntel ~2524 Mhz BIOS Version/Date Dell Computer Corporation A08, 9/23/2003 SMBIOS Version 2.3 Windows Directory C:\WINDOWS System Directory C:\WINDOWS\System32 Boot Device \Device\HarddiskDmVolumes\[XXXXXXX]\Volume1 Locale United States Hardware Abstraction Layer Version = "5.1.2600.1106 (xpsp1.020828-1920)" User Name [XXXXXXX]\[XXXXXXX] Time Zone Eastern Daylight Time Total Physical Memory 1,024.00 MB Available Physical Memory 644.13 MB Total Virtual Memory 3.40 GB Available Virtual Memory 2.80 GB Page File Space 2.40 GB Page File C:\pagefile.sys ---------------------------------------------------------- *NOTE: I edited the identifyable information from the text above when copying, but otherwise it is exact. ------------------------------------ WHAT I HAVE ALREADY TRIED: 1. Backed up all files I wanted to keep, scanned them with Norton AntiVirus Corporate, then put them aside. 2. Completely wiped both my hard drives, including writing zeros to the entire disks surfaces to ensure I had no leftover corruption. 3. Reinstalled Windows XP Professional, with no additional software--just my basic drivers, and the software with the problem. Error message remained. 4. Downloaded and installed all available "Windows Update" files, service packs, etc. Error message remained. 5. Reinstalled the Windows XP Home edition which came with my computer, configured it as in numbers 3 and 4. Error message remained. 6. Completed steps 2 thru 4 above again, then removed one of my 512MB DIMMS. Error message was not displayed, and the program worked fine. 6. Reinstalled the second 512MB DIMM, and the error message returned. 7. Downloaded and installed evey patch for "Visual Basic" I could find here at Microsoft (which seemed to be related to Run-time or Out of Memory errors). Error message remained. 8. Reinstalled the rest of my drivers, software, etc., and put my backed-up files back on the hard drives. 9. Contacted Dell Support's Online Assistance. The technician worked with me online for about an hour and a half, but couldn't solve this either. 10. Attempted various "Virtual Memory" settings. Set virtual memory to the maximum allowable amount for each of my basic hard drive volumes, as well as my third "Striped" drive, but the error continues, as long as I have more than 512MB of RAM. ---------------------------------------- As best as I can tell, the software was developed using an older version of "Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications" (though I'm not sure exactly which). I don't want to keep opening my case repeatedly, to connect and disconnect my memory cards, since the additional RAM accelerates many of the other programs I enjoy. Is there any other way to fix this? Everything I've found in the "Help" topics applies to older versions of Windows. I can't seem to locate a solution for XP. Is there any way to temporarily "Switch off" or "Disable" one of the DIMMS electronically, then "Re-Enable" after I'm done with this particular software? Is this possible--maybe with "Device Manager"? Has Microsoft addressed this issue yet--or do they plan to? Will I end up having to PAY for a patch? I've already spent a lot of money on this machine, the software I have, the warranties, etc. Maybe someone can fill me in on how Microsoft's Online support works. I'm not in the mood to pay money to enlist the assistance of Microsoft's Online Support, especially if they don't have a way to fix this. I'm not gonna hold my breath on this one, but some of the advice I've seen here is quite impressive! Maybe one of you REAL tekkies can help me out! Thanks for the help! ___Tklop What program gives you the error? -- Peace! Kurt Self-anointed Moderator microscum.pubic.windowsexp.gonorrhea http://microscum.com "Trustworthy Computing" is only another example of an Oxymoron! "Produkt-Aktivierung macht frei!" Kurt: Thanks for the reply! The program is called: --------------------------------------- Reparaturanleitung BMW 628csi-M635i, Baujahr 75-89 Repair Manual BMW 628csi-M635i, Model 75-89 ---------------------------------------- The CD itself is marked with the following product identification number: D-80788 The software is a BMW repair manual on CD-ROM, with both English language and German language formats. Although the illustrations used are PDF format, they are not organized or numbered in any particular order. Also the text is not PDF, so although a picture is worth a thousand words, it's hard to diagnose or repair a car without written instructions... The software is organized in some sort of database, which links the technical information, illustrations, etc. by a system which resembles internet hot-links (for lack of a better description), based upon the topic of interest selected from various menus. It's print date (listed on the back cover of the case) is 2002. The manual is published by BMW Mobile Tradition. The back cover also has the following list (I would assume for compatibility issues): Operating System: Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT 4.0, Windows NT 2000 Windows ME, Windows XP RAM: 32MB Graphic: High Color (mind. 32768) CD-ROM Drive: 8-x Geschwindigkeit / Speed This software runs perfectly on other Windows XP machines as well as on Windows 2000. However, the other computers I've tested this software on have NOT had more than 512MB of RAM. Does this help? One more question: What is the proper etiquette here? Should I go ahead and repost the previous postings as above? I know this one is already pretty long, but I think it's easiser to review with the entire post visible in the same view--especially when responding... ___Tklop Sorry... One more thing: I have sent an e-mail to the address listed on the software--but have as yet not received a reply. I fear that posting their e-mail address here might bombard their company's box with SPAM and Porn samples. As frustrated as I am, I know this problem does not lie within the software I purchased, but within Microsoft's inability to correct compatibility issues generated within their own software. Since the author of my BMW repair manual did not cause this compatibility issue it would hardly be fair to post their e-mail address here in public. ___Tklop |
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"Run-Time error '2004': Out of memory." with more than 512MB
"Tklop" wrote: "Tklop" wrote: "kurttrail" wrote: Tklop wrote: Here's the problem: Please excuse the length of this post--I want to provide as much info about this problem as I can. The following error message appears every time I attempt to open a particular piece of software. This is an exact copy, including all punctuation: --------------------------------- Run-time error '2004': Out of memory. --------------------------------- Here's my computer's configuration info* (msinfo32): ------------------------------------------------------- OS Name Microsoft Windows XP Professional Version 5.1.2600 Service Pack 1 Build 2600 OS Manufacturer Microsoft Corporation System Name [XXXXXXX] System Manufacturer Dell Computer Corporation System Model Dimension 4550 System Type X86-based PC Processor x86 Family 15 Model 2 Stepping 7 GenuineIntel ~2524 Mhz BIOS Version/Date Dell Computer Corporation A08, 9/23/2003 SMBIOS Version 2.3 Windows Directory C:\WINDOWS System Directory C:\WINDOWS\System32 Boot Device \Device\HarddiskDmVolumes\[XXXXXXX]\Volume1 Locale United States Hardware Abstraction Layer Version = "5.1.2600.1106 (xpsp1.020828-1920)" User Name [XXXXXXX]\[XXXXXXX] Time Zone Eastern Daylight Time Total Physical Memory 1,024.00 MB Available Physical Memory 644.13 MB Total Virtual Memory 3.40 GB Available Virtual Memory 2.80 GB Page File Space 2.40 GB Page File C:\pagefile.sys ---------------------------------------------------------- *NOTE: I edited the identifyable information from the text above when copying, but otherwise it is exact. ------------------------------------ WHAT I HAVE ALREADY TRIED: 1. Backed up all files I wanted to keep, scanned them with Norton AntiVirus Corporate, then put them aside. 2. Completely wiped both my hard drives, including writing zeros to the entire disks surfaces to ensure I had no leftover corruption. 3. Reinstalled Windows XP Professional, with no additional software--just my basic drivers, and the software with the problem. Error message remained. 4. Downloaded and installed all available "Windows Update" files, service packs, etc. Error message remained. 5. Reinstalled the Windows XP Home edition which came with my computer, configured it as in numbers 3 and 4. Error message remained. 6. Completed steps 2 thru 4 above again, then removed one of my 512MB DIMMS. Error message was not displayed, and the program worked fine. 6. Reinstalled the second 512MB DIMM, and the error message returned. 7. Downloaded and installed evey patch for "Visual Basic" I could find here at Microsoft (which seemed to be related to Run-time or Out of Memory errors). Error message remained. 8. Reinstalled the rest of my drivers, software, etc., and put my backed-up files back on the hard drives. 9. Contacted Dell Support's Online Assistance. The technician worked with me online for about an hour and a half, but couldn't solve this either. 10. Attempted various "Virtual Memory" settings. Set virtual memory to the maximum allowable amount for each of my basic hard drive volumes, as well as my third "Striped" drive, but the error continues, as long as I have more than 512MB of RAM. ---------------------------------------- As best as I can tell, the software was developed using an older version of "Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications" (though I'm not sure exactly which). I don't want to keep opening my case repeatedly, to connect and disconnect my memory cards, since the additional RAM accelerates many of the other programs I enjoy. Is there any other way to fix this? Everything I've found in the "Help" topics applies to older versions of Windows. I can't seem to locate a solution for XP. Is there any way to temporarily "Switch off" or "Disable" one of the DIMMS electronically, then "Re-Enable" after I'm done with this particular software? Is this possible--maybe with "Device Manager"? Has Microsoft addressed this issue yet--or do they plan to? Will I end up having to PAY for a patch? I've already spent a lot of money on this machine, the software I have, the warranties, etc. Maybe someone can fill me in on how Microsoft's Online support works. I'm not in the mood to pay money to enlist the assistance of Microsoft's Online Support, especially if they don't have a way to fix this. I'm not gonna hold my breath on this one, but some of the advice I've seen here is quite impressive! Maybe one of you REAL tekkies can help me out! Thanks for the help! ___Tklop What program gives you the error? -- Peace! Kurt Self-anointed Moderator microscum.pubic.windowsexp.gonorrhea http://microscum.com "Trustworthy Computing" is only another example of an Oxymoron! "Produkt-Aktivierung macht frei!" Kurt: Thanks for the reply! The program is called: --------------------------------------- Reparaturanleitung BMW 628csi-M635i, Baujahr 75-89 Repair Manual BMW 628csi-M635i, Model 75-89 ---------------------------------------- The CD itself is marked with the following product identification number: D-80788 The software is a BMW repair manual on CD-ROM, with both English language and German language formats. Although the illustrations used are PDF format, they are not organized or numbered in any particular order. Also the text is not PDF, so although a picture is worth a thousand words, it's hard to diagnose or repair a car without written instructions... The software is organized in some sort of database, which links the technical information, illustrations, etc. by a system which resembles internet hot-links (for lack of a better description), based upon the topic of interest selected from various menus. It's print date (listed on the back cover of the case) is 2002. The manual is published by BMW Mobile Tradition. The back cover also has the following list (I would assume for compatibility issues): Operating System: Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT 4.0, Windows NT 2000 Windows ME, Windows XP RAM: 32MB Graphic: High Color (mind. 32768) CD-ROM Drive: 8-x Geschwindigkeit / Speed This software runs perfectly on other Windows XP machines as well as on Windows 2000. However, the other computers I've tested this software on have NOT had more than 512MB of RAM. Does this help? One more question: What is the proper etiquette here? Should I go ahead and repost the previous postings as above? I know this one is already pretty long, but I think it's easiser to review with the entire post visible in the same view--especially when responding... ___Tklop Sorry... One more thing: I have sent an e-mail to the address listed on the software--but have as yet not received a reply. I fear that posting their e-mail address here might bombard their company's box with SPAM and Porn samples. As frustrated as I am, I know this problem does not lie within the software I purchased, but within Microsoft's inability to correct compatibility issues generated within their own software. Since the author of my BMW repair manual did not cause this compatibility issue it would hardly be fair to post their e-mail address here in public. ___Tklop Hey, fellow posters: I figured it out! This doesn't solve the compatibility issue, but it's a good work-around! Thanks to some kind help from "Jim" on the "Software - Other Software" board over at Dell Support (where I also had posted my problem). I modified the boot.ini file as follows: Old: [boot loader] timeout=30 default=multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINDOW S [operating systems] multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINDOWS="Micro soft Windows XP Professional" /fastdetect New: [boot loader] timeout=5 default=multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINDOW S [operating systems] multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINDOWS="Micro soft Windows XP Professional" /fastdetect multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINDOWS="Micro soft Windows XP Professional 512MB" /fastdetect /maxmem=512 I modified the file by copying the line beneath [operating systems] and pasting it as a new line below. Next, I added the switch "/maxmem=512" to limit the operating system from using more than 512MB. Next, I modified the text for the second OS line to indicate the lesser RAM configuration. Works perfectly! Thanks again! ___Tklop |
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