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Q134767: Lens Screen Saver Hangs with Diamond Viper Video Drivers

Article: Q134767
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): 
Operating System(s): 
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Last Modified: 18-DEC-2000

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows 95 
- Microsoft Plus! for Windows 95 
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SYMPTOMS
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When the Microsoft Plus! for Windows 95 Lens screen saver activates on a
computer running 16-bit Diamond Viper video drivers in 1024 x 768 x 256
resolution, the desktop turns black and white and then the system stops
responding (hangs).

CAUSE
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The 16-bit (Windows 3.1) Diamond Viper video drivers are not compatible with
Windows 95 and Microsoft Plus! in 1024 x 768 x 256 resolution.

RESOLUTION
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Please contact Diamond to inquire about obtaining updated drivers for the video
card.


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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbWin95search kbGamesSearch kbPlusSearch kbZNotKeyword3 kbPlus95

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