Matrox Display Drivers Can Cause General Protection Fault

ID: Q135967


The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows 95


SYMPTOMS

When you are using a Matrox video adapter in 1600 x 1200 resolution in high- color (16-bit) mode, you may receive a general protection (GP) fault in Mga.drv.


RESOLUTION

Change the color palette to 256 colors or less.


STATUS

This situation is most likely caused by design changes in Windows 95. Microsoft has confirmed that it is not caused by a problem in Windows 95. For more information about resolving this issue, contact the video adapter manufacturer.

Additional query words: gpf

Keywords : win95 plusfest
Version : 95
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbprb


Last Reviewed: June 11, 1999
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