NT3.51 SP2 Driver Conflict w/ Diamond Viper PCI and Video Spigot

Last reviewed: January 8, 1996
Article ID: Q140391

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Windows NT Workstation versions 3.51 with Service Pack 2
Microsoft Windows NT Server versions 3.51 with Service Pack 2

SYMPTOMS

An application error "VidCap caused an exception in the Win 16 subsystem" occurs when using the Diamond Viper SE PCI video card with Creative Lab s Video Spigot.

CAUSE

A conflict exists between the Viper video driver and the Spigot capture driver.

WORKAROUND

Use VGA mode or remove Service Pack 2.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Windows NT version 3.51 Service Pack 2. We are researching this problem and will post new information here in the Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.

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KBCategory: kb3rdparty kbhw
KBSubcategory: ntdriver
Additional reference words: prodnt 3.51

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Last reviewed: January 8, 1996
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