FAST! Requires Version 5.0 for Use with MS-DOS 6.0 (99103)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 5.0
  • Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 5.0a
  • Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 6.0
  • Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 6.2
  • Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 6.22
This article was previously published under Q99103

SUMMARY

This information applies to both Microsoft DoubleSpace and Microsoft DriveSpace. For MS-DOS 6.22, use DRVSPACE in place of DBLSPACE for commands and filenames.

According to Future Computer Systems, versions of FAST! earlier than 5.0 may cause problems when run with MS-DOS 6.0 or 6.2. If you are running such a configuration, contact Future Computer Systems for information on upgrading your version of FAST!.

NOTE: FAST! version 3.0 is the minimum version required to operate properly with MS-DOS 5.

MORE INFORMATION

FAST! is a disk-caching program. The following three versions of the cache are available: 
   FASTX.EXE (uses extended memory)
   FASTE.EXE (uses expanded memory)
   FASTC.EXE (uses conventional memory)
Versions of FAST! earlier than 3.0x do not access extended memory when used with MS-DOS 5.0 and may cause file corruption or data loss when used with DoubleSpace, which ships with MS-DOS 6 and 6.2.

For more information, contact Future Computer Systems Technical Support.

FAST! is manufactured by Future Computer Systems, Incorporated, a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding this product's performance or reliability.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:5/12/2003
Keywords:KB99103
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