Q135967: Matrox Display Drivers Can Cause General Protection Fault

Article: Q135967
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): 95
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): win95
Last Modified: 17-DEC-2000

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows 95 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you are using a Matrox video adapter in 1600 x 1200 resolution in high-
color (16-bit) mode, you may receive a general protection (GP) fault in Mga.drv.

RESOLUTION
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Change the color palette to 256 colors or less.

STATUS
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This situation is most likely caused by design changes in Windows 95. Microsoft
has confirmed that it is not caused by a problem in Windows 95. For more
information about resolving this issue, contact the video adapter manufacturer.


Additional query words: gpf

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Keywords          : win95 
Technology        : kbWin95search kbZNotKeyword3
Version           : 95
Issue type        : kbprb

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