Microsoft KB Archive/64673

Works Err Msg: Program Too Big to Fit in Memory

PSS ID Number: Q64673 Article last modified on 06-12-1996

2.00

MS-DOS

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After creating a working copy of Works on a floppy or hard disk, the following error message may occur:

Program too big to fit in memory

This message can occur if there is insufficient memory to run Microsoft Works. To run Works 2.00, 512K of conventional memory is required. To determine the amount of memory available the computer, use the DOS Chkdsk command or, if using DOS versions 4.x, use either the Chkdsk or Mem command. Check that available memory is greater than 524,288 bytes (512K).

The error may also result from a damaged disk or an incorrect WORKS.EXE created through Setup. To test for a damaged disk or setup failure, copy the WORKS.PGM file from the Works Program disk to a blank disk or to the hard drive. Rename the file to WORKS.EXE and then type WORKS at the appropriate prompt to start the Works program. If the WORKS.PGM file does not copy or still reports an error when running the program, then the original program disk may be damaged and another set of disks will need to be sent.

Reference(s):

Microsoft Works Package, Version 2.00, back cover, “Works needs:”.

KBCategory: kbsetup KBSubcategory: dworkskb Additional reference words:

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