ACC: GPF with Diamond Viper VESA Local Bus Video Driver V1.01

ID: Q100172

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Access versions 1.0, 1.1, 2.0, 7.0

SYMPTOMS

Novice: Requires knowledge of the user interface on single-user computers.

When you are using version 1.01 of the Diamond Viper VESA local bus video driver for Microsoft Windows version 3.1, you may receive a general protection (GP) fault when you attempt to run Microsoft Access. The GP fault occurs immediately after you try to open a database.

CAUSE

This problem is caused by a fault in version 1.01 of the Diamond Viper VESA local bus video driver for Windows 3.1.

RESOLUTION

According to Diamond Computer Systems, later versions of the driver correct this problem. To obtain this driver, call Diamond Computer Systems Technical Support or download the latest VPRxxx.EXE file by modem from the Diamond Computer Systems bulletin board service (BBS) at (408) 730-1100.

The Diamond Viper VESA local bus video driver is manufactured by Diamond Computer Systems, Inc., a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding this product's performance or reliability.

Additional query words: video driver gp fault gpf


Keywords          : kb3rdparty kbenv 
Version           : 1.0 1.1 2.0 7.0
Platform          : WINDOWS 
Issue type        : kbprb

Last Reviewed: March 23, 1999