Microsoft KB Archive/188172

= Error Message: SGL.DLL File Cannot Start =

Article ID: 188172

Article Last Modified on 1/23/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Windows 98 Standard Edition

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This article was previously published under Q188172



SYMPTOMS
When you try to start a Direct3D-based program, you may receive the following error message:

SGL.DLL file cannot start



CAUSE
This behavior can occur if you have a PowerVR 2 3D accelerator installed in your computer.



RESOLUTION
To resolve this issue, follow these steps:


 * 1) Click Start, point to Settings, click Control Panel, and then double- click System.
 * 2) On the Device Manager tab, double-click the System Devices branch to expand it.
 * 3) Click PCI Bus, and then click Properties.
 * 4) Click the IRQ Steering tab.
 * 5) If your computer uses Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) features, click to clear the "Get IRQ table using MS Specification table" check box.
 * 6) If your computer does not use Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) features, click to clear the ""Get IRQ table using ACPI BIOS" check box.
 * 7) Click OK, and then click OK. When you are prompted to restart your computer, click Yes.



MORE INFORMATION
The Sgl.dll file is a dynamic-link library (DLL) file used by the driver for the PowerVR 2 3D accelerator. Because it cannot be loaded, Direct3D- based programs cannot start.

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