Clipper - I want to know how to make more file handles in WinMe OS

[professionals]

I have a large programs that open more than 12 database at a time and more than 19 aliases in one function or procedures but, Windows Me allows only 4 files handle, could anybody a little help?

 

[HotEye]

Do a search in Microsoft support under ME for "increase file handles dos"


Search Results
Your search for "increase file handles dos" found 3 matches. 1 through 3 are listed below.
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1 Q269030 - How to Increase Available File Handles for MS-DOS-Based Programs in Windows Millennium Edition
Excerpt from this page:Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition (Me) only parses the Config.sys file for environment variables; therefore, settings used by MS-DOS-based programs running in Windows Me are not set inside the Config.sys file. Among these settings is the(size 8544 bytes, updated 3/21/2001 7:46:00 AM GMT)
2 Q274646 - Understanding the Settings in the Windows Millennium Edition Config.sys File
Excerpt from this page:Because Windows Millennium Edition (Me) does not parse the Config.sys file during the Windows boot process, MS-DOS-based programs that require Config.sys settings that are not the default settings may be affected. This article describes the(size 10299 bytes, updated 3/21/2001 7:46:00 AM GMT)
3 Q274594 - 16-Bit Programs Cannot Open More Than 120 Files Simultaneously in Windows Me
Excerpt from this page:A 16-bit Windows-based program can open only 120 files simultaneously.(size 8507 bytes, updated 3/1/2001 3:02:00 PM GMT)

 

[GAstrada]

Yes, Windows ME doesn't look at config.sys to set the number of file handles for DOS based apps.
You must add the following first line into de [386enh] section in the system.ini file (in c:\windows):

PerVmFiles = 120

(or whatever the files you want).

It works fine. regards.