GP Fault in OS/2 Subsystem

 Last reviewed: April 4, 1997
Article ID: Q94566
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows NT operating system version 3.1

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Summary:

You may receive a general protection (GP) fault when you run an OS/2- based program if the OS/2 subsystem registry entry is corrupted.

To renew the registry entry, follow these steps:

  1. Start Registration Information Editor (REGEDT32.EXE.)

  2. From the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE window, select SOFTWARE\Microsoft.

  3. Choose the OS/2 Subsystem for Windows NT, and press the DELETE key.

  4. Shutdown your system, then restart Windows NT.

  5. Start any OS/2-based application.

When you start an OS/2-based application, the OS/2 server rebuilds the appropriate registry entries. The GP fault should no longer occur.

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Last reviewed: April 4, 1997
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