When I run FTS in Windows 9x with other programs, sometimes I get a warning that the system is low on resources, or buttons and menus dissapear – what can I do?
Ah, this is the out of resource problem, very common in Windows 9x. Resources here refer to a couple of tiny areas of memory set aside for particularly speedy access in Windows 9x – a nice idea for sure – except that they are rather tiny by modern standards as they are only 64 KB each – and easily get filled. When these areas of memory are full then your computer usually stops responding. It doesn’t matter how much memory you have installed in your computer as these two regions are fixed in size – Windows 9x will only use those particular areas of memory for these particular things that need speedy access, and when that area is full it just stops responding and often needs a reboot. This particular problem doesn’t happen with NT, XP or 2K. To keep an eye on your resources, install the Resource meter from Start | Settings | Control Panel | Add / Remove Programs | Windows Setup . Then select System Tools | Resource Meter to install it from your Windows CD. FTS doesn’t use so much in the
