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You receive a "divide error in module GDI.EXE at 0023:00000393" error message when you try to print or to start a program in Windows 95

Article ID:190724
Last Review:November 15, 2006
Revision:1.2
This article was previously published under Q190724

SYMPTOMS

When you attempt to print or start a program, you may receive one of the following error messages:
SPOOL32 caused a divide error in module GDI.EXE at 0023:00000393.
<Program> caused a divide error in module GDI.EXE at 0023:00000393.
Rundll32 caused a divide error in module GDI.exe at 0023:00000393.

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CAUSE

These error messages can occur if either of the following conditions exists:
Your computer's processor (CPU) is failing or overheating.
Your computer's clock speed is set higher than the manufacturer's recommended speed.

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RESOLUTION

To resolve this behavior, use either of the following methods:
Replace your computer's CPU. For information about how to do so, refer to the documentation included with your computer or see a certified hardware technician.
Disable the internal and external CPU cache. For information about how to do so, refer to the documentation included with your computer.
Reduce your computer's clock speed to the manufacturer's recommended speed. For information about how to do so, refer to the documentation included with your computer.

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APPLIES TO
Microsoft Windows 95

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