DOCUMENT:Q171735  17-DEC-2000  [win95x]
TITLE   :Err Msg: Detection Manager Error: Failed to Hook Ring 0 Code
PRODUCT :Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
PROD/VER:WINDOWS:95
OPER/SYS:
KEYWORDS:kberrmsg kbtool win95

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The information in this article applies to:

 - Microsoft Windows 95 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you attempt to install a new device using the Add New Hardware tool in
Control Panel, you may receive the following error message:

   Detection Manager error: Failed to hook ring 0 code.

CAUSE
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This error message can occur if a program designed to change your video
resolution is currently running.


RESOLUTION
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Quit any programs used to configure your display adapter before attempting to
install a new device using the Add New Hardware tool in Control Panel.

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Keywords          : kberrmsg kbtool win95 
Technology        : kbWin95search kbZNotKeyword3
Version           : WINDOWS:95

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