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Err Msg: Detection Manager Error: Failed to Hook Ring 0 Code

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Article ID:171735
Last Review:November 15, 2006
Revision:1.1
This article was previously published under Q171735

SYMPTOMS

When you attempt to install a new device using the Add New Hardware tool in Control Panel, you may receive the following error message:
Detection Manager error: Failed to hook ring 0 code.

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CAUSE

This error message can occur if a program designed to change your video resolution is currently running.

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RESOLUTION

Quit any programs used to configure your display adapter before attempting to install a new device using the Add New Hardware tool in Control Panel.

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APPLIES TO
•Microsoft Windows 95

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kberrmsg KB171735

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