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Q100194: PRB: Some ATI Video Drivers Hang When Using MSOUTLIN.VBX

Article: Q100194
Product(s): Microsoft Visual Basic for Windows
Version(s): 3.0
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbenv
Last Modified: 11-JAN-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Visual Basic Standard Edition for Windows, version 3.0 
- Microsoft Visual Basic Professional Edition for Windows, version 3.0 
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SYMPTOMS
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If you use an OutLine control in a Visual Basic project and you are using an ATI
Mach 32 video driver this could cause your computer to hang (stop responding to
input).


CAUSE
=====

This is a problem with the ATI video driver not a problem with Visual Basic. The
m32-86.drv and Mach32.drv drivers have been reported to cause this problem.

RESOLUTION
==========

An updated driver may solve the problem. To contact ATI Technologies concerning
an updated driver call the following number.

ATI Technologies Inc. (905) 882-2626 ATI technical support

Additional query words: 3.00

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Keywords          : kbenv 
Technology        : kbVBSearch kbAudDeveloper kbZNotKeyword6 kbZNotKeyword2 kbVB300Search kbVB300
Version           : :3.0
Issue type        : kbprb

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