BDE initialization failure (error $2501) on Vista

Question

I have a small datasnap server written in Delphi 2007 that accesses the BDE. It works fine on Windows 2000 and XP but from time to time (actually quite regularly) on Vista

Answer 1

the resolution for the error is by increasing the shared memory available for the BDE.

Answer 2

You haven't mentioned if you've tried adjusting the virtual memory settings. BDE error 2501 is an "insufficient virtual memory" error. Some articles that may help:

• BDE Sharedmem fix (older)
• Specific memory walk through of things to check/fix

Answer 3

Andy's answer link to www.torry.net is for some $30 software package that "claims" to fix BDE errors. I'd comment on it, but I don't have the reputation points. (...but someone else could...) The link doesn't work, but if you search for "BDE Setting" you'll probably find it. I can find no evidence or reviews that it works. Download unsigned exe's at your own risk... (I'll pass)

Answer 4

I've found full solution for each Pc on x64 systems.

BDE-Setting x64 v.3.15

http://www.torry.net/news.php?id=262