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Q171735: Err Msg: Detection Manager Error: Failed to Hook Ring 0 Code

Article: Q171735
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): WINDOWS:95
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kberrmsg kbtool win95
Last Modified: 17-DEC-2000

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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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