Maximizer Memory Manager Incompatible with Windows 3.1

 Last reviewed: November 23, 1994
Article ID: Q81684
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows operating system versions 3.1, 3.11

SUMMARY

The Maximizer memory manager (MAXIMIZE.COM) is incompatible with Microsoft Windows versions 3.1 and 3.11.

MORE INFORMATION

The Maximizer is a memory manager that provides upper memory block (UMB) support for loading devices into the upper memory area (UMA). Initial testing of Windows 3.1 has shown the Maximizer to be incompatible with Windows. The Maximizer causes the Windows 3.1 Setup program to fail. If Windows 3.1 is successfully installed, Windows fails to run in standard or enhanced mode if the Maximizer is loaded with UMB support enabled.

NOTE: The Maximizer comes with a version of HIMEM.SYS that is older than the HIMEM.SYS file that ships with Windows 3.1. Microsoft recommends using HIMEM.SYS version 3.0, which is shipped with Windows 3.1.

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

KBCategory: kb3rdparty
KBSubcategory: win31 winmem
Additional reference words: 3.10 win31 3rdparty 3.11

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Last reviewed: November 23, 1994
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