OSWINPER - IMPROVING PERFORMANCE IN WINDOW APPS OR WIN-OS/2
11/29/94

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SETTINGS FOR IMPROVING PERFORMANCE IN WINDOWS APPLICATIONS OR
WIN-OS/2 FULL SCREEN
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Please Read Entire Document for Full Explanation of Procedures
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SYMPTOMS:

1. Applications hang the system when doing common functions
   like saving a file, printing, or importing data from
   another application.
2. Out of memory errors occur.
3. Applications appear to start but return to the icon.
4. Various error messages occur, but seem unrelated to the
   function in process.


RESOLUTION:

1. OS/2 Support line has a file available with with a complete
   description of most available settings.
2. All applications vary in some settings, but below are the
   most common settings for optimal performance.



PROCEDURES:

1. Refer to pgs 185-186 of OS/2 2.1:  Using the Operating System
technical manual for information about the Settings page for
a program object.

2. In the WIN-OS/2 settings, with settings listed in left
   box), select the Help push button.

3. Scroll to Related Information.

4. Select the following DOS and WIN-OS/2 Settings:

       DOS memory settings:
       DOS_HIGH = On
       DOS_UMB = On
       EMS_MEMORY_LIMIT = 0 or 2048
       DPMI_MEMORY_LIMIT = 64
       XMS_MEMORY_LIMIT = 4-10Mb


       DOS video settings:
       VIDEO_FASTPASTE = On
       VIDEO_WINDOW_REFRESH = 5

       Other DOS settings:
       HW_ROM_TO_RAM = On
       IDLE_SECONDS = Max (60)
       IDLE_SENSITIVITY = Max (100)
       DOS_FILES = 50 (or more)


5.  After these are set, select the Save radio button.
6.  Exit from program's settings.