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Q140391: NT3.51 SP2 Driver Conflict w/ Diamond Viper PCI and Video Spigot

Article: Q140391
Product(s): Microsoft Windows NT
Version(s): 3.51 SP2
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 08-AUG-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation version 3.51 SP2 
- Microsoft Windows NT Server version 3.51 SP2 
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SYMPTOMS
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An application error "VidCap caused an exception in the Win 16 subsystem" occurs
when using the Diamond Viper SE PCI video card with Creative Lab's Video Spigot.

CAUSE
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A conflict exists between the Viper video driver and the Spigot capture driver.

WORKAROUND
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Use VGA mode or remove Service Pack 2.

STATUS
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Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Windows NT version 3.51 Service
Pack 2. We are researching this problem and will post new information here in
the Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.

The products included here are manufactured by vendors independent of Microsoft;
we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding these products' performance
or reliability.

Additional query words: prodnt 3.51

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbWinNTsearch kbWinNTWsearch kbWinNT351search kbWinNTW351search kbWinNTSsearch kbWinNTS351sp2 kbWinNTW351SP2
Version           : :3.51 SP2

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