Works: Kmode_Exception_Not_Handled in Ftprnt32.dll (258813)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Works 2000
  • Microsoft Works 6
  • Microsoft Works Suite 2001

This article was previously published under Q258813

SYMPTOMS

When you attempt to use any of the components in Microsoft Works, you may receive the following error message on a blue screen:
Stop 0x0000001E (0XC0000005 0XF73d84a2,0x100000001 0X00000044) Kmode_exception_not_handled***address F73d84a2 has base at F73D8000 FTPRNT32.DLL.

CAUSE

This behavior can occur if all of the following conditions are true:
  • A Diamond Supra modem is connected to your computer.
  • The FaxTalk Communicator drivers are installed on your computer.
  • The MegaPhone software is installed on your computer.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, remove the FaxTalk Communicator drivers and the MegaPhone software:
  1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
  2. Double-click Add/Remove Programs.
  3. On the Install/Uninstall tab, click either FaxTalk Communicator or MegaPhone, and then click Add/Remove.
  4. Follow the instructions on the screen to remove the program.
  5. Restart the computer.

MORE INFORMATION

The MegaPhone software is a multi-function fax and phone utility that is included with some Gateway computers. The FaxTalk Communicator software is included as a component of the MegaPhone software.

FaxTalk Communicator is also a retail program that is included with different modems.

The third-party products that are discussed in this article are manufactured by companies that are independent of Microsoft. Microsoft makes no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding the performance or reliability of these products.

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/13/2003
Keywords:kb3rdparty kberrmsg kbprb KB258813