Microsoft KB Archive/58182

= Mac Wkst: Macintosh Beeps When Mail DA Is Chosen =

Article ID: 58182

Article Last Modified on 2/27/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Mail for AppleTalk Networks 2.0
 * Microsoft Mail for AppleTalk Networks 2.0a
 * Microsoft Mail for AppleTalk Networks 2.0b
 * Microsoft Mail for Appletalk Networks 3.0

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This article was previously published under Q58182



SUMMARY
A Macintosh will react in two ways when it is running low on memory and the Microsoft Mail desk accessory (DA) is chosen from the Apple menu:
 * 1) An error message may appear stating that there is not enough memory to open Microsoft Mail.
 * 2) The Macintosh beeps. Under severe low-memory conditions, Microsoft Mail only beeps instead of giving a dialog box that states the problem.

Both conditions require some memory to be freed up on the Macintosh, either by closing windows or applications; removing unnecessary fonts, DAs, and INITs; or turning off the RAM Cache in the Control Panel.

A possible workaround, if running under MultiFinder, is to hold down the OPTION key and select the Mail DA. This opens Mail in the application memory of the current application.

Another reason for the Macintosh to just beep when a desk accessory is selected is if the DA Handler file is not present in the System Folder when running under MultiFinder.

Additional query words: 2.00 2.00a 2.00b 3.00

Keywords: KB58182

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