Windows Err Msg: The ATI FlexDesk Drivers Require 386 Enhanced (93285)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows 3.11
  • Microsoft Windows for Workgroups 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows for Workgroups 3.11
This article was previously published under Q93285

SYMPTOMS

You may encounter the following error message when you start Microsoft Windows in standard mode or during the graphical portion of the Setup procedure:
The ATI FlexDesk drivers require Windows to be running in 386 Enhanced Mode.

CAUSE

The ATI Windows display drivers for the Mach32 series of video cards (Graphics Ultra Plus and Graphics Ultra Pro) require that Windows 3.1 or Windows for Workgroups 3.1 be running in 386 enhanced mode. This can cause problems if you run the Windows 3.1 or Windows for Workgroups 3.1 Setup programs to upgrade or reinstall, or if you run Windows in standard mode for testing purposes.

WORKAROUND

Change the display driver to VGA or 8514/A before running Setup or starting Windows in standard mode. This also means that you cannot install this driver when installing Windows for the first time or to a new directory.

MORE INFORMATION

For additional information contact ATI technical support.

The ATI products included here are manufactured by a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding these products' performance or reliability.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/26/2003
Keywords:KB93285
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