Microsoft KB Archive/68850

Windows Error Exporting CGM Metafile from Harvard Graphics PSS ID Number: Q68850 Article last modified on 11-06-1992 PSS database name: W_Win3

3.00

WINDOWS

Summary:

While exporting a CGM metafile from Harvard Graphics running under Windows 3.00, you may receive the following error message:

This application has violated system integrity and must be terminated. Close all applications, exit Windows, and reboot your system.

The problem may be that the CONFIG.SYS file is configured incorrectly (for Harvard Graphics).

More Information:

Harvard Graphics requires the following two device drivers to be able export graphics: META.SYS and GSSCGI.SYS. The last two lines of the CONFIG.SYS file should read as follows (in this order):

DEVICE=C:.SYS DEVICE=C:.SYS

(The statements should reflect the path where the VDI device drivers are installed).

Reference(s):

Software Publishing Corporation technical support: (415) 962-9564

Additional reference words: 3.00 win30 phoneref

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