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WordPerfect 6.0 Common Memory Questions And A |
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WordPerfect® 6.0 for DOS
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Symptoms: Does WP 6.0 prefer extended or expanded memory? Solutions: WP 6.0 prefers expanded memory over extended memory, but the program functions in almost the same manner regardless of which type of memory is used. WP 6.0 operates faster using expanded memory instead of extended memory because of the way it is written. Question: What actually takes place in expanded or extended memory? Answer: WordPerfect stores the WP.FIL file in expanded or extended memory if the customer uses the /R startup option and has at least 2M of available expanded or extended memory on the computer. WP can also store other information in expanded or extended memory for faster program operation. Question: How does the /R option use extended and expanded memory? Answer: When the /R startup option is used, WP 6.0 actually looks for extended memory first and stores the information there while it looks for expanded memory. If WP finds expanded memory, it moves the stored information into expanded memory. Question: Can expanded or extended memory compensate for a shortage of conventional memory? Answer: Yes, in certain situations where the computer has at least an adequate amount of conventional memory. However, neither expanded nor extended memory can compensate for less conventional memory than the required minimums. Question: How much memory does WP 6.0 really need? Answer: The stated minimum memory amounts are 480K for Text mode and 520K for Graphics and Page modes. These are bare minimums. For better performance, try to free up at least 500K for Text mode and 550K for Graphics and Page modes. Question: How can customers free up enough memory on a 286 machine when they cannot load TSR programs into upper memory? Answer: On most 286 systems, only DOS can be loaded into high memory. This requires MS-DOS 5.0, MS-DOS 6.0, or DR-DOS 6.0. If loading DOS into high memory does not free an adequate amount of memory, try deleting or remarking out some of the TSR programs or device drivers that are not necessary. Mouse drivers, such as MOUSE.COM, are not necessary in WP 6.0 (although they are needed in most other programs). |
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