Windows 2000 Patch: GlobalAlloc Large Memory Allocation Program Hang
Brief Description
Microsoft has released a patch that will prevent programs from hanging when 16-bit DPMI memory management cross-references selectors during memory allocation.16-bit programs that use the GlobalAlloc() API call for multiple large (1.
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Quick Details
| File Name: | Q288165_W2K_SP3_x86_en.EXE |
| Version: | Q288165 |
| Knowledge Base (KB) Articles: | KB288165 |
| Date Published: | 5/4/2001 |
| Language: | English |
| Download Size: | 370 KB |
| Estimated Download Time: | 1 min 56K |
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Overview
Microsoft has released a patch that will prevent programs from hanging when 16-bit DPMI memory management cross-references selectors during memory allocation.16-bit programs that use the GlobalAlloc() API call for multiple large (1.5 to 8 megabyte) memory allocations in succession can cause programs to stop responding (hang). Download now if you are experiencing these symptoms. 
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System Requirements
- Supported Operating Systems: Windows 2000
Windows 2000 Professional
Windows 2000 Server
Windows 2000 Advanced Server Top of page
Instructions
Select "Run this Program from its Current Location" to start the install immediately. OR
Select "Save this Program to Disk" to copy the download to your machine for installation at a later time.
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