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Modify the Number of File Handles for DOS Programs (Windows Me)

This setting controls the number of file handles available to MS-DOS programs run in each virtual machine. In Windows Me, each MS-DOS VM is given the default value of 30 file handles.

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Using notepad open the SYSTEM.INI file in your Windows directory.

Add the following line to the [386Enh] section:

PerVMFiles= number
Restart Windows for the change to take effect.

Registry Settings
Value Data: Set "PerVMFiles" to the Number of Files

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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: May 12, 2002

 
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