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excerpt: "Some people report bugs in ZX PRO/FILE such as report-4 (out of memory) errors, report-5 (not enough room on screen) errors, and during SAVEs, some report that the computer goes ape. All problems exhibit a shocking degree of non-uniformity except for one thing: 16K Memotech RAM packs were used in every case. I have tested…"
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# A Mystery Arises

Some people report bugs in ZX PRO/FILE such as report-4 (out of memory) errors, report-5 (not enough room on screen) errors, and during SAVEs, some report that the computer goes ape. All problems exhibit a shocking degree of non-uniformity except for one thing: 16K Memotech RAM packs were used in every case.

I have tested ZX PRO/FILE using this memory and, mysteriously, I’ve not been able to duplicate any of the errors mentioned. If you use the 16K Memopack and unusual happenings occur, suspect the memory. Problems appear to go away when you reduce file capacity. 64K RAMs made by Memotech have so far. worked flawlessly.

Report your difficulties using different RAM modules. Others may have already discovered a solution.