How do I resolve the Kernel32.dll error message I receive when trying to run the 3D Pipes screen saver within Microsoft Windows? - Technical Tip - 156132

Summary: This article describes how to fix Kernel32.dll error messages while running the 3D Pipes screen save.

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Symptoms

Set the color depth/pallete to 16-bit High Color or 32-bit True color
 

Note: Make sure all other programs are closed before following the steps in the solution below.
  • Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
    The Control Panel window appears.
  • Click Display.
  • Click Settings and set the color depth or color pallete to 16bit High Color or 32bit True color.
  • Click Apply and click OK.
  • If prompted, click Yes to apply the settings without restarting. Otherwise, click Yes to reboot for the settings to take effect.

 

Cause

 

Resolution

 
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Article Number: 000145673
Article Type: Solution
Last Modified: 16 Aug 2021
Version:  4
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