main.exe - memory not enough 2

[LSTAN]

hi

Does anyone know what does the below mean?

main.exe : memory not enough

I try to run a very old game (DOS based) on my laptop and the above will show and terminate the game.

My laptop configuration : Celeron M 1.3Ghz, 512Mb RAM, Intel GMA 900 and Win XP Pro SP2.

Ironically, the said game has not problem running on my Celeron D desktop with 1Gb RAM and Win XP Pro SP2.

Thanks.
LSTAN

 

[linney]

Have you tried a different Compatibility Mode for your game?

Type - Getting older programs to run on Windows XP - in the Help and Support program for the basics.

How to Use Windows Application Compatibility Mode.

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/using/itpro/compatibility/apcompatmode.asp

See if something like "Dosbox" helps you.
Does XP support 16 bit DOS programs?
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[firewolfrl]

load Microsoft Virtual PC

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/virtualpc/default.mspx

create a virtual DOS PC or an old WIndows 3.1,95 or 98

load your old DOS game


have fun



this avoids the pitfalls of old DOS software that is incompatiple with XP

 

[LSTAN]

hi

thanks. this is what i did.
right click the program icon, select Properties -> Memory
and set all memory allocation to Auto.

and on the Screen tab, select Full-Screen mode.

The game is playable now.

Thanks.

 

[LSTAN]

hi firewolfrl

Oh... i do have virtual PC installed, but i am unable to locate my win 98 installation disc.

anyway, thank you.

 

[firewolfrl]

This ought to help

http://www.bootdisk.com/

as for windows 98 it you search the web the whole OS is there.....