Microsoft KB Archive/21198

“Program Too Large for Memory” Using IBM 1.00 COBOL on 640K

PSS ID Number: Q21198 Article last modified on 11-16-1992

1.00 MS-DOS

Problem: When I run my COBOL program, I receive the error message “Program too Large for Memory.” Response: You are probably using IBM’s Version 1.00 COBOL Compiler. You can confirm your version of COBOL by running the compiler to see what version numbers are displayed. Version 1.00 is sold and supported by IBM. In the IBM Version 1.00 COBOL Compiler, a “Program too Large for Memory” error message occurs on machines with more than 512K of RAM (i.e., all 640K RAM computers). Please contact your nearest IBM dealer to inquire about a patch for the problem. Call (800) 428-2569 for a list of dealers. To work around this problem, reconfigure your computer so that it only has 512K of RAM.

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