Divide By Zero Or Overflow Error Windows 3.1
by 0" or "Divide Overflow" error messages. The divide error messages are caused when the computer or software attempts run a process that attempts to perform a mathematical division by zero, which is an illegal operation. This error message could also be caused by a computer or software limitation or conflict with computer memory. Improper calculation If you or the program you are using performs a calculation in any program and experience a divide error, ensure that the calculation being performed is possible. Some programs are not capable of verifying the accuracy of a calculation and may perform an illegal instruction. Programs such as Microsoft Excel, will generate a #DIV!0 error indicating the formula or calculation is invalid, or you are attempting to divide by zero. Hardware or software incompatibility This issue can occur if software is being run on a computer that has hardware that is incompatible with the software. For example, this issue may occur with restore software designed for a specific computer and is being run on another computer or on the correct computer that has added hardware within it. Make sure all software installed on the computer is up to date and fully compatible with the system. Driver issue If you are encountering a divide error while using Windows, make sure you are running the latest drivers and software for all component hardware devices. Verify the video card, sound card, network card and modem drivers on the computer. You can find a listing of computer drivers on our driver page. Software issue If the divide error happens while in a game or program and the above recommendations does not resolve your issue, verify all software patches and upgrades have been obtained and applied. Also, verify no other program is running in the background that could be causing your problem by End Tasking all background programs and TSRs. External cache or 2nd level cache If you are encountering the divide error in an older software program or game it can be caused by compatibility issues with External cache or 2nd level cache. Temporarily disabling this feature in CMOS Setup may resolve your issue. Operating system issue If you continue to experience a divide errors and have followed all of the above recommendations, make sure it is not a pro
Error: Divide By Zero or, Overflow Error" is displayed. When "OK" is clicked, Windows abruptly quits and the computer goes to a DOS prompt. This does not happen everytime Windows is started. RAM problem? Stacks problem? A U G H access to this newsgroup. Thanks. Top Windows 3.1 "divide by zero" error by Jeff Colli » Sun, 19 Jan 1997 04:00:00 : When Windows 3.1 starts on my Pentium 75MHz, 32MB memory computer the : error, "System Error: http://www.computerhope.com/issues/ch000396.htm Divide By Zero or, Overflow Error" is displayed. : When "OK" is clicked, Windows abruptly quits and the computer goes to a : DOS prompt. : This does not happen everytime Windows is started. : RAM problem? Stacks problem? A U G H Here's a quote from the KB article pointed to below: "This error occurs only if http://www.verycomputer.com/418_bea236fdf2bc80b3_1.htm File Manager is started with a minimized directory tree, and if you choose among the following View menu commands more than once + Name + All File Details + Partial Details while the directory tree is still minimized." Headline: File Manager Err Msg: System Error, Divide by Zero...
> Operating Systems > Windows XP > Windows XP Performance & Maintenance > Divide by Zero or Overflow error Divide by Zero or Overflow error Posted: 07-31-2003, 05:40 PM Cyndy Guest Posts: n/a Show Printable Version Email this Page Post Comment I get http://www.realgeek.com/forums/divide-by-zero-or-overflow-error-52039.html this error message when trying to open an older genealogy program. I have tried all compatibility options, with no results. I can get in sometimes, but not very often. Don't know why I can get in when I do. Divide by http://microsoft.public.win98.gen-discussion.narkive.com/xsNsIBp5/divide-overflow-error Zero or Overflow error Responses to "Divide by Zero or Overflow error" Cyndy E.P. van Westendorp Guest Posts: n/a Re: Divide by Zero or Overflow error Posted: 07-31-2003, 07:47 PM Probably because your current computer is too fast for the old divide by software. Maybe you can download a patch from the website of the writer or post the question in a genealogy newsgroup. -- Eric P. van Westendorp Tel: +31(0252)210579 Reigerslaan 22 2215NN Voorhout Netherlands Cyndy wrote: > I get this error message when trying to open an older > genealogy program. I have tried all compatibility > options, with no results. I can get in sometimes, but not > very often. Don't know why I can get in when I do. E.P. van Westendorp Dave divide by zero Mann Guest Posts: n/a Re: Divide by Zero or Overflow error Posted: 07-31-2003, 10:13 PM Right click on the program's screen icon, go to the properties tab and select compatibility. The compatibility selection will let you run the application from within Windows XP as if an earlier version of Windows was actually running it. HTH, YMMV Cheers, Dave "Cyndy"
I get themessage "divide overflow error" "contact programvendor". Any help for this? Curt Christianson 2003-12-14 01:23:41 UTC PermalinkRaw Message Hi Bob,I'm not sure how much this may help, but try this:http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;82710&Product=w98CurtPost by bobI reboot my computer, and it doesn't go past the windowsscreen. I try to boot in safe mode, and I get themessage "divide overflow error" "contact programvendor". Any help for this?---Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).Version: 6.0.551 / Virus Database: 343 - Release Date: 12/11/03 PCR 2003-12-14 05:39:57 UTC PermalinkRaw Message http://search.support.microsoft.com/kb/c.asp?fr=0&SD=GN&LN=EN-US MSKBSearch "Divide"; Windows 98; Title Only; produces three...http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;239072&Product=w98Error Message: Winhlp32 Caused a Divide Error in Module Atm.dll(239072) - When you start Language Now version 7 and click GettingStarted, you may receive the following error message: Winhlp32: An errorhas occurred in your application. If you choose ignore, you should saveyour work in a new file. If you choose close, your...http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;96074&Product=w98Works Err Msg: "Divide by Zero or Overflow" Opening a File(96074) - When using a Trident 1024 x 768 256-color video driver datedbefore 2/3/93 with Works for Windows and Windows 3.1, you may receivethe following error message: Divide by Zero or Overflowhttp://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;96188&Product=w98"Divide by Zero" Error Message with HP DeskJet Printer(96188) - Microsoft Windows 3.1 will generate a "Divide by zero" errormessage if you run Works 2.0 for Windows in form view in the Databasemodule and the default printer is set to the Hewlett-Packard (HP)DeskJet Series driver version 2.0 or 2.1.--Thanks or Good Luck,There may be humor in this post, and,Naturally, you will not sue,should things get worse after this,PCR***@netzero.net"bob" <***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:051b01c3c1dd$8e7c4d70$***@phx.gbl...| I reboot my computer, and it doesn't go past the windows| screen. I try to boot in safe mode, and I get the| message "divide overflow error" "contact program| vendor". Any help for this? H Leboeuf 2003-12-14 13:31:24 UTC PermalinkRaw Message Seek the advice from this search.Make sure the URL does not wrap__http://groups.google.ca/groups?hl=en&lr=lang_en|lang_fr&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&newwindow=1&threadm=047901c3c04e%24150d4880%24a501280a%40phx.gbl&rnum=2&prev=/groups%3Fq%3D%2522divide%2Boverflow%2Berror%2522%26hl%3D