GP Fault in OS/2 Subsystem

ID: q94566

The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows NT 3.1

SUMMARY

WARNING:

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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.

Additional query words: prodnt REGEDT32

Keywords : kb3rdparty
Version : winnt:3.1
Platform : winnt
Issue type :


Last Reviewed: January 12, 2000
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