Error: Insufficient memory to initialize...(due to real-mode drivers loaded).
Error:
Insufficient memory to initialize Windows. Quit one or more memory-resident programs or remove unnecessary utilities from your CONFIG.SYS and AUTOEXEC.BAT files and restart your computer.
Cause:
The AUTOEXEC.BAT or CONFIG.SYS are loading programs, devices, or real-mode drivers which conflict with the operation of the Windows program.
Solution:
Press F8 when starting Windows and select 'Step-by-step confirmation'. Disable devices/drivers causing problems. Remove these from Config.sys/Autoexec.bat when Windows starts.
NOTE: The following task should be performed by a qualified computer technician.
1) Reboot the computer.
2) As soon as the 'Starting Windows' message appears, IMMEDIATELY press F8.
3) Select 'Step-by-step confirmation' from the 'Windows Startup' menu and press ENTER.
4) Press ENTER at each of the following prompts:
a) Load DoubleSpace (or DriveSpace) driver [Enter=Y, Esc=N]
b) Process the system Registry [Enter=Y, Esc=N]
c) Create a startup log file (Bootlog.txt) [Enter=Y, Esc=N]
d) Process your startup device drivers (Config.sys) [Enter=Y, Esc=N]
(Each line from Config.sys is displayed followed by an [Enter=Y, Esc=N])
5) Press ESC for each line loading unnecessary devices and drivers to disable these devices or drivers.
6) Press ENTER at all prompts not related to real-mode devices or drivers.
7) Press ESC when any real-mode devices or driver statements appear.
8) When Windows starts, edit the Config.sys and/or Autoexec.bat files to remove the devices or drivers causing trouble as follows:
a) Click the 'Start' button to display the 'Start' menu.
b) Select 'Find' and select 'Files or Folders...'. (The 'Find: All files' dialog box appears.)
c) Type AUTOEXEC.BAT in the 'Named' box.
d) Select the root directory (for example, C: \) from the 'Look in' drop-down list.
e) Click 'Find Now'.
f) Right-click Autoexec.bat in the 'Find results' window to display the pop-up menu.
g) Select 'Rename'.
h) Type a new name such as AUTOEXEC.XXX.
i) Repeat steps 8)a) to 8)g) with Config.sys and rename to Config.xxx.
j) Edit Config.sys and remove any unnecessary devices loading.
k) Edit Autoexec.bat and remove any unnecessary programs.
l) Shut down the computer and reboot.
