Q83734: HP Vectra QS/20 Wrong HIMEM.SYS Slows Machine

Article: Q83734
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): WINDOWS:3.1,3.11
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 12-OCT-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows versions 3.1, 3.11 
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SUMMARY
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The HIMEM.SYS file in the Microsoft Windows operating system version 3.1 may not
select the correct A20 handler when loading on a Hewlett-Packard (HP) Vectra
QS/20. This causes the machine to run slower in Windows 3.1 than in Windows 3.0.
To correct this problem, do the following:

- Edit the CONFIG.SYS file with a standard ASCII text editor. Modify the
  HIMEM.SYS line as follows:

  device=C:\WINDOWS\HIMEM.SYS /M:14

Note: It is always a good idea to have a system startup floppy disk whenever you
modify the HIMEM.SYS file.

Additional query words: 3.10

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbWin3xSearch kbZNotKeyword3 kbWin310 kbWin311
Version           : WINDOWS:3.1,3.11

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