Microsoft Knowledge Base
Error Message: A Fatal Exception Error 06 Has Occurred
Last reviewed: October 6, 1997
Article ID: Q173780
The information in this article applies to:
- The Microsoft Network versions 2.0, 2.5
SYMPTOMS
When you connect to MSN, The Microsoft Network, you may receive the following error message:
A fatal exception error 06 has occurred.
CAUSE
This behavior can occur if you are using an Everex StepNote laptop computer with a NeoMagic MagicGraph video adapter.
RESOLUTION
To resolve this behavior, use any of the following methods:
Method 1
Contact your computer manufacturer to determine if there is a newer video driver available. This error message may occur with version 4.03.00.2526 of the NeoMagic MagicGraph128ZV video driver.
Method 2
To work around this behavior, configure your computer to not use graphics accelerator functions. To do so, follow these steps:
- Right-click My Computer on the desktop, and then click Properties.
- On the Performance tab, click Graphics.
- Move the Hardware Acceleration slider to None.
- Click OK, and then click Close.
- Click Yes to restart your computer.
Additional query words: 2.00 2.50 Last reviewed: October 6, 1997 |