Windows 3.1 EMM386.EXE and Lotus 1-2-3 Version 3.1

ID: Q84423

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Windows versions 3.1, 3.11

SYMPTOMS

If Microsoft Windows operating system version 3.1's EMM386.EXE version 4.44 file is loaded in CONFIG.SYS with the NOEMS option, then the following error message is displayed when Lotus 1-2-3 version 3.1 is started:

DOS/16 M error: [17]
System software does not follow VCPI or DPMI specification.

WORKAROUND

To work around this problem

Edit CONFIG.SYS with a standard ASCII text editor.

Change the line Device=EMM386.EXE NOEMS to:
Device=EMM386.EXE RAM

Save the file and Restart your system.

The Lotus 1-2-3 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.

Additional query words: 3.10 3.11 123 err msg 3rdparty

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Version : WINDOWS:3.1,3.11
Platform : WINDOWS
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