Works Err Msg: "Divide by Zero or Overflow" Opening a File (96074)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Works 2.0
  • Microsoft Works 2.0a
  • Microsoft Windows 98
This article was previously published under Q96074
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SYMPTOMS

When using a Trident 1024 x 768 256-color video driver dated before 2/3/93 with Works for Windows and Windows 3.1, you may receive the following error message:
Divide by Zero or Overflow

CAUSE

This error message occurs in the following situations:

  • When opening a spreadsheet file in Works
  • When opening a database file in Works

WORKAROUND

Use the standard VGA or SuperVGA video driver that is supplied with Windows 3.1.

MORE INFORMATION

The driver can be identified in the DISPLAY.DRV= line in the [BOOT] section of the SYSTEM.INI file. This error may also occur when using other third-party Windows video drivers.

Trident has confirmed this to be a problem. You can receive updated drivers by calling Trident technical support at (415) 335-1179, or you can download drivers from Trident's bulletin board (BBS) at (415) 691-1016.

Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:12/21/2004
Keywords:KB96074
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