DOCUMENT:Q84197  05-OCT-1999  [win95x]
TITLE   :Windows 3.1 Setup Hangs: Cannot Run Standard Mode Because...
PRODUCT :Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
PROD/VER:WINDOWS:3.1,3.11
OPER/SYS:
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The information in this article applies to:

 - Microsoft Windows versions 3.1, 3.11 
 - Microsoft Windows for Workgroups versions 3.1, 3.11 
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SYMPTOMS
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During Setup, Microsoft Windows version 3.1 stops responding (hangs) at various
stages and displays the following error message:

   Cannot run standard mode because of a problem with your extended memory
   manager. Reconfigure you memory manager or use HIMEM.SYS. If you are using
   HIMEM.SYS, obtain a newer version of HIMEM.SYS.

CAUSE
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This problem can occur when:

 - Your CMOS settings do not contain the correct values for the amount of RAM
   your machine has installed.

   -or-

 - Your physical memory chips are failing.

RESOLUTION
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To work around this problem:

 - Restart your system and modify your CMOS settings using the correct values
   for your system. For more information on how to do this, consult your
   hardware reference manual, or call your hardware vendor.

   -or-

 - Replace the failing memory chips.

MORE INFORMATION
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Version           : WINDOWS:3.1,3.11

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