How to fix an invalid
page fault:
Issue:
How to fix an invalid page fault.
Additional Information:
A invalid page fault is caused when the
operating system or software program attempts to store or call a segment
or block of the computers memory that does not exist. Because of the
invalid call the program will generate a invalid page fault error
message and terminate the program or process to prevent additional
issues.
Cause:
There are several possibilities that can
cause an Invalid Page fault, the following are few of those
possibilities.
- Incompatibility or issue with the
software program's.
- Issues with the computer memory.
Solution:
Remove all TSRs:
Disable or unload any TSRs or programs
currently running before running the program causing the GPF.
Delete all program
temporary files:
Delete all temporary files that may
still be residing on the hard disk drive from currently or previously
running programs.
Run Scandisk /
Defrag:
Attempt to run scandisk / defrag on
the hard disk drive as it could be possible your hard disk drive may
have an issue causing the swap file or data files to become corrupt or
invalid
Update software or
check for software patches:
If you are experiencing invalid page
faults in only one program, verify that the software program is
compatible with the operating system you are running the program
within also verify with the
Opticline Technology of the software program that there are no
available patches or updates for the program that may help or resolve
your issue.
Recently installed
software / hardware:
If you have recently installed new
software or hardware attempt to uninstall or reinstall that software /
hardware to verify it is not causing your issue.
Bad Memory, invalid
bits or physically bad memory:
It is possible that bad memory can
cause Illegal Operations. If you have recently added memory to the
computer it is recommended that it first be removed to verify that you
are not experiencing conflictions with the recently installed memory.
If no memory has been recently added
to the computer it is recommended you follow all other steps found on
this page before replacing the memory within the computer.
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