what is a c:\>HIMEM.SYS?

Question

i was going to turn on my laptop when it said HIMEM.SYS is missing what do i do?it also told me make sure that the file is in your Windows directory.

Answer 1

Your answer here; http://support.microsoft.com/kb/296636

Answer 2

The DOS and Microsoft Windows device that manages the use of extended memory and the high memory area on IBM-compatible computers. HIMEM.SYS not only allows your application programs to access extended memory, it also oversees that area to prevent other programs from trying to use the same space at the same time. HIMEM.SYS must be loaded by a DEVICE command in your CONFIG.SYS file; do not use DEVICEHIGH.