please help

**natcom** · 03-11-2003, 08:04 PM

I have a txt file that is 99mb and I can’t get it 2 work it take along time to load and then I get error is there anything I can do to open this txt file with np ?

**Paul Komski** · 03-11-2003, 08:13 PM

That's one hell of large txt file and notepad mightnt like it that large. RClick on it and choose open with; then try word pad or word or internet explorer.

PS How much RAM do you have and is windows managing your memory? Also which OS?

**natcom** · 03-11-2003, 08:23 PM

Windows manage memory OS don’t really matter I try on about 3 computer
Two of then with win 98 and one with win 2000 pro with 256 mb of ram
And when I right click on it I don’t get open with only open

**Budfred** · 03-11-2003, 08:34 PM

Open your word processing program and browse to the file to open from the program.

**Reid** · 03-11-2003, 08:37 PM

VEdit claims to edit files up to 2 gigabytes. You might try downloading and running the trial version.

**natcom** · 03-11-2003, 08:53 PM

Thank you everyone for taking your time I will try that VEDIT program
Because I try to open on ms word that did not work I don’t know why in hell they make a txt file 99mb any way god bless you all peace.

**Budfred** · 03-11-2003, 09:51 PM

What is this Text file, are you sure it is ok and something that you actually need? Anything that comes in an oversized package that you didn't make yourself would make me suspicious. Make sure you have an updated antivirus running when you do open it....

Then again, I am probably just being paranoid...

**natcom** · 03-11-2003, 10:10 PM

I did run the file for virus and yes is something I need I got it from IRS site

**tommy** · 03-12-2003, 03:33 AM

NATCOM

If the above replies don't solve your need, let me know. I have an old program from my DOS days (when huge files were more of a problem) that will split ANY text file into as many smaller files needed based on the users specified output file length. So, for example, it could give you 99 files that are each approximately 1 meg or about 50 files that are each about 2 meg, etc.

I haven't run that program for some time but I know it will run under WIN95 and, of course, under DOS.

**mjc** · 03-12-2003, 05:02 AM

What is the file extension on th file in question?

**natcom** · 03-12-2003, 09:49 AM

Is a txt file I will find out today if that program works when I go back to work let you all know later.

**Reid** · 03-12-2003, 09:57 AM

Originally posted by natcom
I did run the file for virus and yes is something I need I got it from IRS site

The files I have downloaded from the IRS have always been PDF files. If that is the case, you need Adobe's reader program.

**mjc** · 03-12-2003, 03:44 PM

Same here, that is why I asked...

**sea69** · 03-12-2003, 06:04 PM

yeah- I was wondering!

I download forms from the IRS daily!

**natcom** · 03-12-2003, 08:47 PM

thanks you all that program VEDIT work great for what I need it still the file was so big it take me about 60 min to print the full thing
Ho well im happy with the out come

**Reid** · 03-12-2003, 08:52 PM

Glad to hear that it worked, but how are you going to feel after reading all that?

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