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#Nautilus Installation

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#34804From: Bob PierceDec 23, 1992 10:19 PM
I loaded a Nautilus disk with its SETUP, and got Application Error TBOOK caused a general protection fault in Module VGA443.DRV at 0001:18A5 The next box said An Error occurred while attempting to open NAUTILUS.TOC. Reopen TOC: Find Window Nautilus.TOC I can run some applications by double-clicking on the application exe file in file manager, but can't get in t he front end of Nautilus as above. Could you give me a clue? Tnx…. BP
#34990From: Kevin BarrowDec 26, 1992 11:24 PM
Bob I am not the Sysop but I found your question very interesting. I got exactly the same message. I got a General Protection Fault at the same address with the VGA443.DRV. I am running a 486/33 with a SNAPplus Video Adaptor with 1Meg on board. I found that by changing my display I cured the problem. To use my Video Cam on my computer I had to have my drivers set to 640×480 32,768 colors graphics. Once I changed my display to 640×480 256 colors it cured my problems. Unfortunatly I now have to switch back and forth now if I want to us my camcorder. I don't know if this helped you any but if not maybe the answer you get from Steve might help me. Kb
#35023From: Ron WodaskiDec 27, 1992 12:03 PM
For what it's worth, these kinds of problems are usually the result of bugs in the video card driver. Ron
#35088From: Kevin BarrowDec 27, 1992 11:44 PM
Thanks Ron I was planning to contact the company this week.
#35067From: Bob PierceDec 27, 1992 7:43 PM
Kevin… I stumbled onto the exact same solution. I was using the 640×480/32K driver (apparently vga443.drv) and changed it to 640×480/256 and solved my problem. But I really don't have any use for 32k. I was just using it because it was the highest resolution. bp
#35089From: Kevin BarrowDec 27, 1992 11:44 PM
I'm happy you're happy. But I'm still bummed out. I am going to get ahold of Cardinal this week and ask about an updated driver. Kb
#35124From: Margo RiedelDec 28, 1992 10:00 AM
Kevin — I'm glad to see that you got some pointers in the right direction. As Ron mentioned, 99.99% of the time the problem you describe is the result of bugs in the video driver. I truly hate to "pass the buck" as it were, but honest, that's (usually) the case. If the problem went away be switch to a different driver (from 32k back down to 256 colors), then you've definitely nailed it. You'll have to get an updated driver from the company. Do let us know if you run into other problems. Margo Riedel Nautilus
#35149From: Kevin BarrowDec 28, 1992 12:53 PM
Margo(like that name) just contacted Cardinal. They gave me the number for their BBS(why that isn't in the manual I don't know) where I can download a MCI driver and they said that in two weeks they should have a Beta AVI driver. Lets hope this cures what ails me. Seasons greeting Kb
#35160From: Margo RiedelDec 28, 1992 3:41 PM
–> Beta AVI driver You mean for capturing video? I assume you know that the AVI runtime driver is already available (and on the disc in VFWSETUP directory)… Or possibly, is this a runtime driver that takes special advantage of your card…? Interesting stuff, as always! Margo (thanks, I like the name, too)