WD 8514/a Fails to Load in 8514/a High-Resolution Mode

ID: Q119368

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Windows 95

SYMPTOMS

After installation, Windows 95 returns to VGA mode and displays the following error message:

Windows was unable to use the requested display settings. Please adjust them now.

CAUSE

During an upgrade from Windows 3.1, Windows 95 Setup may incorrectly detect a Western Digital or Paradise 8514/a video adapter as an adapter that can use the default Western Digital video driver included with Windows 95.

RESOLUTION

To correct this problem, install the drivers for the 8514/a-compatible video adapter. These drivers can be found on the Windows 95 installation CD- ROM in the \DRIVERS\DISPLAY\8514 directory.

MORE INFORMATION

The products included here are manufactured by vendors independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding these products' performance or reliability.

Additional query words: err msg wd wwt 3rdparty

Keywords : win95 wpp95
Version : 95
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type :