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Hi - I get this error with a lot of legacy stuff - can someone explain
it better so I can fix, ignore, or  at least understand it?
 
 
ERROR:  An Extended Memory Manager is already installed.  XMS Driver not
installed.
 
It happens with with pre-XP-created DOS shortcuts, and some DOS
programs.  (like ERROUT).
 
Thanks
/j

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That's because you are trying to run a DOS program on a NON-DOS system -  
WinXP is not DOS nor is it built on DOS - it does have a DOS emulator, but  
it is just that, an emulator.
 
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"Jeff W" <msnews@kwcpa.com> wrote in message  
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> Hi - I get this error with a lot of legacy stuff - can someone explain
> it better so I can fix, ignore, or  at least understand it?
>
>
> ERROR:  An Extended Memory Manager is already installed.  XMS Driver not
> installed.
>
> It happens with with pre-XP-created DOS shortcuts, and some DOS
> programs.  (like ERROUT).
>
> Thanks
> /j

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Yet the programs run - can I ignore the error, or is there a fix I can
make to eliminate it (i.e., am I not running DOS programs the 'proper' way?)
/j
 
Star Fleet Admiral Q wrote:
 
>That's because you are trying to run a DOS program on a NON-DOS system -  
>WinXP is not DOS nor is it built on DOS - it does have a DOS emulator, but  
>it is just that, an emulator.
>
>  
>

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You may be able to eliminate the message by running in "compatibility" mode.  
Check the "Help and Support" on how to run a legacy program in compatibility  
mode (aka using the compatibility wizard).
 
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Star Fleet Admiral Q @ your service
 
Small Note:  If you want to learn how to fix/do something, I'll point you to  
it, but if you want me to do your work for you, it will cost you $50 USD per  
hour - your choice.
 
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"Jeff W" <msnews@kwcpa.com> wrote in message  
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> Yet the programs run - can I ignore the error, or is there a fix I can
> make to eliminate it (i.e., am I not running DOS programs the 'proper'  
> way?)
> /j
>
> Star Fleet Admiral Q wrote:
>
>>That's because you are trying to run a DOS program on a NON-DOS system -
>>WinXP is not DOS nor is it built on DOS - it does have a DOS emulator, but
>>it is just that, an emulator.
>>
>>
>>