Hello,

When i try to run a certain *.exe file in win XP Pro, it opens up a DOS window, where i get an error and then the window terminates itself, i had to run it a few times to see the error. Here is what it says:
"ERROR: An extended memory manager is already installed. XMS Driver not installed.

Bad command or file name.
"

I believe the problem is with my config.sys, but i am not sure. Does anyone know how to fix this error.

Thank you.

I am not sure this will work, but you may try and it may solve your trouble.
Warning it works only for Windows XP/2K, when you are not clear about your environment, Win 9x/ME or Win 2k/XP.

1) On the desktop right click and select New Shortcut to create a new Icon/Link (sorry if I am not absolutely clear, but I'am using an italiam version of Windows XP). In the Path/target type Command.com. This will lead you to obtain a DOS-Pif link.

2) Now, right click the just created shortcut and having selected in Properties the Program sheet modify the program name as ".....\command.com /C the_name_and_path of your application"; e.g. in my system it will look like

C:\Windows\system32\command.com /C C:\ProDir\MyProg.exe

3) In the Memory sheet select "auto" or a big value in the box XMS Memory (e.g. 4096 or more).

Confirm your choice and then run the application from the shortcut on the desktop.
You may set other parameters in the Icon/Pif, but what I stated should be the essential to bypass your trouble.
I hope this helps.
Good luck

Check out the dos help for HIMEM and EMM386.

The second advises it should not be used when windows is running. Is it possible this is the cause of your problem.

Good luck - keep us posted.