Err Msg: Explorer Caused an Invalid Page Fault in Gdi.exe

ID: Q181379


The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer for Windows 95
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer Plus


SYMPTOMS

When you install Internet Explorer, you may receive the following error message:

Explorer caused an invalid page fault in Gdi.exe


CAUSE

This behavior can occur if Adobe Type Manager is installed.


RESOLUTION

To work around this issue, disable Adobe Type Manager. To do so, follow these steps:

  1. Click Start, click Run, type system.ini in the Open box, and then click OK.


  2. Locate the "System.drv=ATMSYS" line in the [Boot] section of the System.ini file.


  3. Change the line to read System.drv=System.drv.


  4. Locate the "ATM.SYSTEM.DRV=System.drv" line in the [Boot] section of the System.ini file.


  5. Disable the "ATM.SYSTEM.DRV=System.drv" line by placing a semicolon (;) at the beginning of the line.


  6. On the File menu, click Save.


  7. On the File menu, click Exit.


  8. Shut down and restart your computer.


  9. Run Internet Explorer Setup again.


Additional query words: 4.00

Keywords : kb3rdparty kberrmsg msiew95
Version : WINDOWS:
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbprb


Last Reviewed: September 29, 1999
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