Helix Software Company

[2] The company developed software tools and utilities for DOS and Windows.

[1] In 1993, Helix licensed some of its memory management technology to Microsoft for use in MS-DOS 6.0.

Microsoft subsequently released Helix's memory management technology as part of the MEMMAKER and EMM386 DOS commands.

[3][4] The company pioneered several technologies, including virtual memory compression systems,[5] switching between multiple protected mode operating environments,[6] use of off-screen video RAM,[7] and highly recoverable fixed storage systems.

[12] DOS/Windows memory management: Windows performance enhancement: Nuts & Bolts and related Windows tools:[20][21] ^† Nuts & Bolts Deluxe and Platinum included Hurricane as part of its utilities suite after the McAfee buyout.