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

Article ID: 171735

Article Last Modified on 11/15/2006


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SYMPTOMS

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

This error message can occur if a program designed to change your video resolution is currently running.

RESOLUTION

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.

Keywords: kberrmsg KB171735