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Load Drivers and Programs into High Memory (Windows 3.1/DOS)
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Programs and device drivers loaded from the AUTOEXEC.BAT file are normally loaded straight into low memory. This change allows them to be loaded high.

Open the AUTOEXEC.BAT file found in the root directory of your C: drive using Notepad or another text editor (not Microsoft Word or any word processor).

In front of any lines loaded applications or drivers, for example MSCDEX.EXE, appended "LH" (for Load High), for example:

LH C:\WINDOWS\COMMAND\MSCDEX /D:MSCD001

These changes will take place on the next reboot.

Settings:
Name: lh

Disclaimer: Modifying the registry can cause serious problems that may require you to reinstall your operating system. We cannot guarantee that problems resulting from modifications to the registry can be solved. Use the information provided at your own risk.

Last Modified: October 17, 2000

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