Enabling 32-bit file access in Windows 3.x

Issue

Enabling 32-bit file access in Windows 3.x.

Solution

  • Go into the Control Panel from program manager.
  • Double-click on the 386 Enhanced icon.
  • Select the Virtual memory button, and then choose change.
  • If the swap file is temporary choose permanent.
  • In this screen you should be able to enable the 32-bit disk access, if you do enable the 32-bit disk access ensure that you also enable 32-bit file access.
  • Restart Windows.