Save Conventional Memory Save some conventional memory by using upper memory buffers. Disable your screen saver, especially if programs crash when it kicks in. If you're reluctant to do that, use a simple screen saver, such as those that come with Windows. Turn Off Toolbars Toolbars and button bars eat memory. If you don't need one, turn it off.
Most applications provide access to all functions via menus or keystrokes, anyway.
Troubleshooting Avoid Video Address Problems Super VGA cards often use nonstandard memory addresses that cause memory conflicts. This can cause Windows to crash or behave erratically. In other cases, using standard Microsoft-provided Windows drivers at a lower resolution will help. Obtain the address range from your video card's documentation. That way, if EMM386 encounters an error during initialization, it switches to verbose mode, and displays the error message and all remaining startup information.