Error Message: Invalid Page Fault in Mshtml.dll
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Article ID : 169747
Last Review : December 16, 2003
Revision : 3.0
This article was previously published under Q169747
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SYMPTOMS
CAUSE
RESOLUTION
Method 1
Method 2
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SYMPTOMS
When you are browsing with Internet Explorer, you may receive the followinge error message:
Iexplore caused an invalid page fault in module Mshtml.dll...
These error messages may be intermittent and are generally associated with using High Color (16-bit) or True Color (24-bit) color settings.
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CAUSE
This behavior can occur if you are using an older third-party video adapter driver.
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RESOLUTION
To resolve this problem, use the appropriate method(s).
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Method 1
Contact the manufacturer of your video adapter to inquire about obtaining a driver update that works correctly with Windows 95.
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Method 2
Reduce the Color Palette setting in Display properties to 256 Color by using the following steps: 1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
2. Double-click Display.
3. Click the Settings tab.
4. In the Color Palette box, click 256 Color.
5. Click OK.
6. Restart your computer when you are prompted to do so.

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MORE INFORMATION
The Mshtml.dll file is responsible for image rendering in Internet Explorer.
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• Microsoft Internet Explorer 1.0
• Microsoft Internet Explorer 2.0
• Microsoft Internet Explorer 3.0
• Microsoft Internet Explorer 3.01
• Microsoft Internet Explorer 3.02
• Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 128-Bit Edition
• Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01 128-Bit Edition
• Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0
• Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01
• Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5
• Microsoft Internet Explorer 3.2
• Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 128-Bit Edition

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SOURCE: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/q169747/