Microsoft KB Archive/208268

= Computer Hangs When You Start Borland C++ Builder Pro 3.0 =

Article ID: 208268

Article Last Modified on 1/23/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Windows 98 Standard Edition
 * Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition

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This article was previously published under Q208268



SYMPTOMS
When you start the Borland C++ Builder Pro 3.0 program, your computer may stop responding (hang).



CAUSE
This issue can occur if you use an S3 ViRGE 325 video adapter and the Hardware acceleration slider is set to the first or second notch closest to Full.



RESOLUTION
To resolve this issue, contact S3 to obtain the latest video driver or move the Hardware acceleration slider to the first or second notch closest to None. To do this, follow these steps:
 * 1) Click Start, point to Settings, click Control Panel, and then double-click the System tool.
 * 2) On the Performance tab, click Graphics, and then move the Hardware acceleration slider to the first or second notch closest to None.
 * 3) Click OK, and then click Close.
 * 4) Click Yes when you are prompted to restart your computer.

For information about obtaining S3 video drivers, please click the following link to view the S3 Web site:

http://www.s3graphics.com

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Additional query words: 2nd lock freeze crash

Keywords: kb3rdparty kbenv kbhardware kbprb KB208268

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