Fatal Exception Error when Attempting Multiplayer Connection (291800)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Links LS 2000
  • Microsoft MechWarrior 4: Vengeance
  • Microsoft MechWarrior 4: Mercenaries
This article was previously published under Q291800

SYMPTOMS

When attempting to play a multiplayer game by using TCP/IP or Gaming Zone with one of the programs listed at the beginning of this article, you may see a blue screen containing a message similar to the following:
OE: Page fault occurred at 028:DCDC2FF5 in VXD Win95ac.
The memory address may vary.

CAUSE

This behavior may occur if either of the following is true:
  • The system modem is using outdated drivers.

    -or-

  • The system modem is damaged.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this problem, download and install updated drivers for your modem.

For information about how to contact your modem 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

If the updated drivers do not resolve this problem, you may need to replace the modem.

MORE INFORMATION

To determine the manufacturer of your modem, follow these steps:
  1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
  2. Double-click the System icon.
  3. Click the Device Manager tab.
  4. Double-click Modem. In the drop-down list, you will see the model of your modem.
  5. Click OK.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:6/16/2005
Keywords:kbnetwork kbprb KB291800
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