Most 386-Based Memory Managers Not Supported

 Last reviewed: May 7, 1997
Article ID: Q101779
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows NT operating system version 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows NT Advanced Server version 3.1

Most 386/486-based memory managers expect to manage page tables; Windows NT cannot allow this for security reasons.

NOTE: Some 286-based memory managers can work on RISC-based computers because VDMs (virtual DOS machines) act as complete 286 machines and applications can control the local and global descriptor tables.

Additional query words: prodnt
Keywords : kb3rdparty nt16ap ntdosap
Version : 3.1
Platform : WINDOWS

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Last reviewed: May 7, 1997
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