Microsoft KB Archive/153032

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The information in this article applies to:


 * Microsoft FoxPro for Windows, versions 2.6, 2.6a

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SYMPTOMS
In Windows 95, when 16-bit applications have been loaded until free physical memory is under 1 MB (the exact amount has not been determined), starting FoxPro may cause the machine to hang.

WORKAROUND
There are two possible workarounds:


 * Start FoxPro earlier in the load sequence so that adequate memory is available. This amount may differ by system.

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 * Upgrade to Visual FoxPro 3.0 for Windows.

STATUS
Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in the Microsoft products listed at the beginning of this article. This problem was corrected in Visual FoxPro 3.0 and 3.0b for Windows.

MORE INFORMATION
WARNING: Because these steps may cause your machine to hang, it is recommended that you close and save all open files.

Steps to Reproduce Problem

 * 1) Start Windows 95.
 * 2) Load the System Monitor for Windows 95 and view Free Memory from the Memory Manager category.
 * 3) Start loading 16-bit applications until the free memory value in the System Monitor is under 1 MB.
 * 4) Start FoxPro 2.6a for Windows.

Additional query words: FoxWin

Keywords         : kbenv FxenvOs Version          : 2.60 2.60a Platform         : WINDOWS Issue type       :
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