Strange memory error...

Recently, my CPU burned itself out (and my video card along with it, mysteriously). I've since gotten it running again with some new parts, but I'm getting odd errors with particular programs. For instance, with my C++ compiler (Bloodshed's DevCpp), I can write my code, but when I hit the compile function I get a Win32 error that says "There is not enough memory available to run this program. Quit one or more programs, and then try again. "

I find it hard to believe that there isn't enough memory to compile such a small program (and numerous other programs refuse to run because of the same error), since I use graphic applications and run WinAmp with high bitrate MP3s and high quality settings flawlessly.

Does anyone know how I can fix this extremely annoying error? I really do need my compiler to work, being a Computer Science student and all.

System specs:

FIC AZ11EA Motherboard
AMD Athlon @1.33 GHz
Frontside Bus speed 133 MHz
786 MB SDRAM
20 Gig Seagate HD (C)
20 Gig WD HD (D)
LG CD-RW 16x10x40x
Sony 16x DVD
HSP 56K Micro Modem
Santa Cruz soundcard
XFX GeForce2 MX400 w/64 MB RAM, AGP 4X
Windows 98SE

I've gotten all the service packs for 98SE, but the problem remains. I've also gotten the newest drivers for my soundcard, video card, etc., along with DirectX 9. This is a fresh install of 98SE, since I added the second hard drive and new soundcard (but the Win32 error occurred prior to the new installation). Could this be a registry or BIOS problem?

Thanks!

 

The error is most likely being caused by the amount of ram installed. With more than 512, Windows can assign all the virtual addresses to vcache resulting in out of memory errors.

Do Start > Run > System.ini
Scroll to the [vcache] section and add the line

MaxFileCache=512000

Save, exit and reboot.

 

Many thanks, Phil! That fixed the error right up, and my compiler now works perfectly. It was getting troublesome to have to use the 10 minutes I have between classes to try and debug my code, but now that won't be a problem.

Well, now my system works just dandy!

Thanks again!

 

Glad to have helped.