Not Enough Memory to Run PageMaker 4.0

Last reviewed: November 23, 1994
Article ID: Q72442
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows operating system versions 3.0, 3.0a, 3.1, 3.11

SYMPTOMS

You may experience out of memory errors when running Aldus PageMaker version 4.0 with Microsoft Windows even if other large applications run without error.

CAUSE

The most common reason for this problem is that the PageMaker installation procedure did not correctly assemble PM4.EXE due to low disk space. At least 9 megabytes of hard disk space is needed to install PageMaker if you install all the options.

RESOLUTION

To correct this problem, manually assemble the PM4.EXE file or reinstall PageMaker.

To reinstall PageMaker, follow these steps:

  1. Back up all PageMaker data files and delete PageMaker from the hard drive.

  2. Make sure that the hard drive has at least 9 megabytes of available space and is optimized.

  3. Start Windows in standard mode and install PageMaker. Starting Windows in standard mode ensures that a temporary swap file is not created; therefore, the maximum disk space will be available to PageMaker.

MORE INFORMATION

The product included here, Aldus PageMaker, is manufactured by vendors independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding this product's performance or reliability.


KBCategory: kb3rdparty
KBSubcategory: win30 win31
Additional reference words: 3rdparty 3.0 3.00a 3.0a 3.10 3.11 3rdparty
page maker


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Last reviewed: November 23, 1994
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