Article: Q130180
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): 95
Operating System(s):
Keyword(s): diskmem win95 kbDiskMemory
Last Modified: 28-JUL-2001
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The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Windows 95
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SYMPTOMS
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The MEM and CHKDSK commands report 4K less of conventional memory in Safe mode
than they do when you are running Windows 95 normally.
Safe Mode Running Normally
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651,264 655,360
CAUSE
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The difference in the amount of conventional memory reported is due to a 4K
buffer for hard disk double-buffering allocated by Safe mode. Not all computers
require this buffer, but when started in Safe mode, Windows 95 allocates this
buffer unconditionally as an additional safety precaution.
STATUS
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This behavior is by design.
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Keywords : diskmem win95 kbDiskMemory
Technology : kbWin95search kbZNotKeyword3
Version : 95
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