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andrewas · 02-23-2002, 04:35 PM

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Originally posted by MILAMBER:
you don't need any special programs to have 640K of conventional memory. If you are running win95/98 it shouldn't be a problem. Just edit your config.sys to load all of your devices in to himem. You should be able to get at least 600-640K.

Easiest way is to create a pure dos bootdisk that loads himem, mouse, sound and nothing else. load everything high and you should have 620+ free. graphics drivers you dont need - dos games usualy stick to VGA graphics modes, which are basicaly standardised, and any SVGA modes should work fine as well, although you might need SciTech Display Docter for them. Woudnt bother myself - i like VGA displays.

02-23-2002, 04:35 PM	#3
andrewas Harper Join Date: October 2, 2001 Location: Aberdeen, Scotland Age: 42 Posts: 4,774	quote: Originally posted by MILAMBER: you don't need any special programs to have 640K of conventional memory. If you are running win95/98 it shouldn't be a problem. Just edit your config.sys to load all of your devices in to himem. You should be able to get at least 600-640K. Easiest way is to create a pure dos bootdisk that loads himem, mouse, sound and nothing else. load everything high and you should have 620+ free. graphics drivers you dont need - dos games usualy stick to VGA graphics modes, which are basicaly standardised, and any SVGA modes should work fine as well, although you might need SciTech Display Docter for them. Woudnt bother myself - i like VGA displays. __________________ [img]\"http://www.sighost.us/members/Zvijer/andrewas.gif\" alt=\" - \" />