Article: Q118539
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
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Last Modified: 17-DEC-2000
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The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Windows 95
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SYMPTOMS
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When you try to run an MS-DOS-based application, Windows 95 reports the
following error message:
This application has performed an illegal operation and will be terminated.
Quit all applications and then restart your computer.
The application attempted to execute an invalid instruction. Fault location:
2067:0127.
CAUSE
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Some MS-DOS-based applications load a DOS extender to provide access to memory
above the 1-megabyte (MB) range for executable code. Older MS-DOS- based
applications may load incompatible versions of DOS extenders and cause the above
error.
The following applications are known to exhibit this problem:
Abraxas versions of Yacc and Lex: PCYACC 3.01 and PCLEX 2.05
RESOLUTION
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Contact the manufacturer of your application to obtain an updated DOS extender.
MORE INFORMATION
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we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding these products' performance
or reliability.
Additional query words: 3rdparty err msg
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Keywords :
Technology : kbWin95search kbZNotKeyword3
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