DirectDraw Fails Surface Creation with Large Dimensions

 Last reviewed: October 2, 1997
Article ID: Q174531
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation version 4.0
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server version 4.0

SYMPTOMS

DirectDraw, a component of DirectX that allows applications to write directly to hardware devices, fails in surface creation when larger than 2048 x 2048.

CAUSE

Windows NT 4.0 currently limits DirectDraw accelerations to surfaces of 2048 x 2048. Some hardware imaging components have dimensions of 2048 x 2560 or higher.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this problem, obtain the hotfix below, or wait for the next service pack.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Windows NT version 4.0. A supported fix is now available, but has not been fully regression-tested and should be applied only to systems experiencing this specific problem. Unless you are severely impacted by this specific problem, Microsoft recommends that you wait for the next Service Pack that contains this fix. Contact Microsoft Technical Support for more information.

Additional query words: prodnt Direct Draw
Keywords : kbbug4.00 kbfix4.00 nt32ap NTINTEROP NTSrvWkst kbinterop
Version : WinNT:4.0
Platform : winnt
Issue type : kbbug
Solution Type : kbfix

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Last reviewed: October 2, 1997
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