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Subject: i just bought halo 1 today installed it and now i get an error mssg

well live up to your date but don't ruin it

i just bought halo 1 today installed it and now i get an error mssg it says cannot allocate required memory some other aplication is running there where halo needs to be]


how can i solve this???

  • 08.28.2011 8:31 AM PDT

If it has anything to do with memory then you probably need more RAM or you have programs on that are using too much RAM.

  • 08.28.2011 8:53 AM PDT
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http://support.microsoft.com/kb/830704

When you start Microsoft Halo: Combat Evolved you may receive an error message that is similar to the following:
Cannot allocate required memory. Some application has loaded where Halo wants to be located.
The title of this error message varies depending on the program that is blocking Halo from loading. The title is the path of the program file that must be unloaded.

If you try to run Microsoft Halo: Combat Envolved (<- Rofl at typo on official Microsoft support document.) you may receive a dialog box that states Gathering Exception data. After the dialog box disappears, you receive the following error message:
Halo executable has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience.
If you click Click here, a dialog box appears. It contains the following information about the error:
AppName: halo.exe AppVer: 1.0.2.581 ModName: halo.exe ModVer: 1.0.2.581 Offset: 00044b11
AppName: halo.exe AppVer: 1.0.0564 ModName: halo.exe ModVer: 1.0.0.564 Offset: 0005aa82


Resolution
To resolve this issue, use the following methods in the order that they appear.

Note: Because there are several versions of Microsoft Windows, the following steps may be different on your computer. If they are, see your product documentation to complete these steps.
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Method 1: Restart your computer by using a clean boot procedure
When you start Microsoft Windows, typically there are a number of programs that start automatically and run in the background that may interfere with the game. These programs may include antivirus and system utility programs. When you perform a clean boot, you prevent these programs from starting automatically.

You must be logged on as an administrator or a member of the Administrators group to complete this procedure. If your computer is connected to a network, network policy settings may also prevent you from completing this procedure.

To restart your computer by using a clean boot procedure, follow these steps if you are using Microsoft Windows XP:

Note You may experience a temporary loss of some services functionality when you follow these steps. Restoring the settings restores the functionality, but the original error message or behavior may return as a result.
Click Start, and then click Run.
In the Open box, type msconfig, and then click OK.
On the General tab, click Selective Startup.
Under Selective Startup, click to clear the following check boxes:
Process SYSTEM.INI File
Process WIN.INI File
Load Startup Items
On the Services tab, click to select the Hide All Microsoft Services check box, and then click Disable All.
Click OK, and then click Restart.
To perform a clean boot procedure, click the Play button to view this streaming media demonstration.
http://support.microsoft.com/servicedesks/ShowMeHow/SMH012304 .asx


To return from a clean boot state, click the Play button to view this streaming media demonstration.
http://support.microsoft.com/servicedesks/ShowMeHow/SMH012304 _2.asx


For additional information or to view steps for other operating systems, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
331796 Games: How to perform a clean boot to prevent background programs from interfering with play
If the issue continues to occur, go to the next method.
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Method 2: Check the list of known issues
The following programs are known to have this issue with Halo: Combat Evolved:
Meaya Popup Killer-The file that is reported as being in memory is either the MK.dll file or the MK2.dll file. For additional information, visit the following Meaya Web site:
http://www.meaya.com
Microsoft provides third-party contact information to help you find technical support. This contact information may change without notice. Microsoft does not guarantee the accuracy of this third-party contact information.

[Edited on 08.28.2011 9:09 AM PDT]

  • 08.28.2011 8:56 AM PDT