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New HIMEM.SYS Features
The HIMEM.SYS program manages your computers extended
memory and the High Memory Area (HMA). With DOS 6.2 they
have implemented a new feature for HIMEM.SYS. By
default, when you start your computer, HIMEM.SYS tests
your computer's memory chips. If it finds a bad one it
will let you know.
HIMEM.SYS is found in your CONFIG.SYS file, which resides
on the root directory of your start up disk. If you want
to turn the memory check feature off, you can modify the
HIMEM.SYS line in your CONFIG.SYS file to read:
DEVICE=C:\DOS\HIMEM.SYS/TEST:OFF
However, the few extra seconds that HIMEM.SYS needs to
check your memory seems like a small price to pay. My
advice is to not mess with your HIMEM.SYS line. Let it
go ahead and check your memory. Pretend that it is like
a masked rider who's only mission is to do good deeds.
HIMEM.SYS and away!
If you want to learn a great deal more about HIMEM.SYS,
type:
help himem <ENTER>