Large Memory Allocations in 16-bit Programs Update

Large Memory Allocations in 16-bit Programs Update

This update resolves the "16-bit Programs that Call to GlobalAlloc for Large Memory Allocations Cause Programs to Hang" issue in 16-bit programs and is discussed in Microsoft Knowledge Base (KB) Article Q288165. Download now to ensure your applications do not stop responding as a result of memory problems in 16-bit programs.

A 16-bit program is a program that is compatible with older operating systems. This issue occurs when when Windows 2000 performs an incorrect check to see if 16-bit resources are free, causing the application to stop responding.

For more information about this issue, read Microsoft Knowledge Base (KB) Article Q288165. (This site is in English.)

System Requirements

This update applies to:

Windows 2000
Windows 2000 Service Pack 1 (SP1)
Windows 2000 Service Pack 2 (SP2)

How to use

Restart your computer to complete the installation.

How to uninstall

Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
Double-click Add/Remove Programs.
Select Windows 2000 Hotfix (Pre SP3) [See Q288165 for more information], and then click Change/Remove to uninstall.

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