Microsoft KB Archive/78441

= EMM386.EXE Hangs on GoldStar 386SX Model GT316 =

Article ID: 78441

Article Last Modified on 5/12/2003

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft MS-DOS 5.0 Standard Edition
 * Microsoft MS-DOS 5.0a
 * Microsoft MS-DOS 6.0 Standard Edition
 * Microsoft MS-DOS 6.2 Standard Edition
 * Microsoft MS-DOS 6.21 Standard Edition
 * Microsoft MS-DOS 6.22 Standard Edition

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This article was previously published under Q78441



SYMPTOMS
When loading certain programs, the GoldStar 386SX Model GT316 stops responding (locks up or hangs) if EMM386.EXE is also loaded, regardless of the EMM386.EXE switch settings.



RESOLUTION
Goldstar technical support states that adding NOMOVEXBDA to EMM386.EXE resolves the problem.



MORE INFORMATION
EMM386.EXE provides expanded memory (EMS) emulation and upper memory block (UMB) management.

When EMM386.EXE is used on a GoldStar 386SX Model GT316, certain programs cause the system to lock up. The system locks up when EMM386.EXE is loaded. This will happen regardless of exclude statements (X=nnnn-nnnn) and regardless of what services are being performed (NOEMS, RAM, and no switches).

HIMEM.SYS machine switches also do not seem to have any effect.

This information also applies to the GoldStar GF318 Plus and the GoldStar GS335.

The products included here are manufactured by vendors independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding these products' performance or reliability.

Additional query words: 6.22 5.00 5.00a 6.00 6.20 3rdparty hang lockup

Keywords: KB78441

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