Matrox Display Drivers Can Cause General Protection Fault (135967)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 95
This article was previously published under Q135967

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.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:12/17/2000
Keywords:kbprb KB135967
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