Error Message: Moviemk Has Caused an Error in Kernel32.dll. Moviemk Will Now Close. (269010)

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition

This article was previously published under Q269010

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315854 Windows 98 and Windows Me Error Message Resource Center

SYMPTOMS

When you use Microsoft Nickelodeon 3D Movie Maker for Windows to record a video movie you may receive one of the following messages:

Moviemk has caused an error in kernel32.dll.
Moviemk will now close.

If you continue to experience problems, try restarting your computer.

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Moviemk has caused an error in wmsdmod.dll.
Moviemk will now close.

If you continue to experience problems, try restarting your computer.

Click Close to close Movie Maker.

CAUSE

This behavior occurs when you set your resolution higher than 16 bits. This setting is located under Colors on the Settings tab of the Display Properties window.

RESOLUTION

When you use Movie Maker, change your resolution to 16 bits or lower. To do so, follow these steps:

On the taskbar, click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
Double-click Display.
On the Settings tab, click High Color (16-bit) or a lower setting in the Colors box.
Click OK.

Modification Type:	Minor	Last Reviewed:	1/14/2006
Keywords:	kbenv kbFAQ kbkern32dll kbprb KB269010