Links LS 99 Err Msg: Linksls99.exe Caused an Invalid Page Fault in Module Kernel32.dll (230003)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Links Extreme
  • Links LS 1999 Edition
This article was previously published under Q230003

SYMPTOMS

When you attempt to start Links Extreme or Links LS 1999 Edition, you may receive the following error message:
This program has performed an illegal operation and will be shut down.
When you click Details, you receive an error message similar to the following:
Linksls99.exe caused an invalid page fault in module Kernel32.dll.

CAUSE

This behavior can occur if both of the following conditions are true:
  • A video adapter based on an S3 chipset is installed in your computer.

  • The video driver for your video adapter is outdated.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, contact your hardware manufacturer to inquire about how to obtain and install the latest video driver for your video adapter.

For information about how to contact your hardware manufacturer, click the appropriate article number in the following list to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

65416 Hardware and Software Third-Party Vendor Contact List, A-K

60781 Hardware and Software Third-Party Vendor Contact List, L-P

60782 Hardware and Software Third-Party Vendor Contact List, Q-Z

MORE INFORMATION

To determine if a video adapter based on an S3 chipset is installed in your computer:
  1. Insert the Links LS 1999 Edition Disc 1 into your CD-ROM drive. Press and hold down the SHIFT key when you insert the Links LS 99 CD-ROM to prevent Links LS 99 from starting automatically.
  2. Click Start, and the click Run.
  3. In the Open box, type the following line, and then click OK

    cd-rom:\Ats\S3id.exe

    where cd-rom is the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive.
For additional information about how to use S3-based video adapters with Links LS 1999 Edition, click the article number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

230004 Links LS 99: S3 Vision 864/964 Not Compatible with Links LS 99

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:10/6/2003
Keywords:kb3rdparty kbdisplay kberrmsg kbprb KB230003
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