Microsoft Knowledge Base

Error Message: Invalid Page Fault in Module Gdi32.dll
Last reviewed: October 30, 1997
Article ID: Q166209

The information in this article applies to:
  • The Microsoft Network version 1.2, 1.3, 2.0, 2.5
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 3.0, 3.01, 3.02, 4.0
  • Microsoft Windows 95

SYMPTOMS

When you use the programs listed at the top of this article, you may receive the following error message: 

   This program has performed an illegal operation and will be shut
   down. If the problem persists, contact the program vendor.
If you click Details, you receive an error message similar to one of the following messages:
  • <Program> caused an invalid page fault in module GDI32.DLL at 0137:BFF3191C.
  • <Program> caused an invalid page fault in module KERNEL32.DLL at 0137:BFF3191C.
  • <Program> caused an access violation fault in module GDI32.DLL at 0137:BFF3191C.

This behavior may also occur the first time you reboot your computer after you install Microsoft Internet Explorer version 4.0.

CAUSE

These error messages can occur if you access a Web site that runs a Java program and you have installed a version of CyberMedia First Aid 97 earlier than version 4.02.

RESOLUTION

To prevent this problem from occurring, obtain and install a First Aid 97 update from CyberMedia. To obtain the update, contact CyberMedia or visit their Web site.

MORE INFORMATION

As of April, 1997, there are four builds (versions) of First Aid 97: 400, 401, 402, and 403. To determine which build of First Aid 97 you have, use the following steps:

  1. Insert the First Aid 97 CD-ROM into your computer's CD-ROM drive.

  2. When the CyberMedia First Aid 97 Setup dialog box appears, click Explore This CD.

  3. On the View menu, click Details.

  4. Locate the Setup.exe file. Look at the date and time in the Modified column. The time indicates the build you are using: 

          Time      Build
      ---------------
      4:00 AM     400
      4:01 AM     401
      4:02 AM     402
      4:03 AM     403
First Aid 97 is manufactured by CyberMedia, a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding this product's performance or reliability.

Additional query words: 1.20 1.30 2.00 2.50 ie_app 3.00 4.00
Keywords : kb3rdparty kberrmsg
Version : 1.2 1.3 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.01 3.02 4.0
Platform : WINDOWS

THE INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THE MICROSOFT KNOWLEDGE BASE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. MICROSOFT DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL MICROSOFT CORPORATION OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER INCLUDING DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF MICROSOFT CORPORATION OR ITS SUPPLIERS HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES SO THE FOREGOING LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY.

Last reviewed: October 30, 1997
©1997 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Legal Notices.