Issue
Vista Workstation is crashing/shutting down when graphics begin to load.
Environment
Vista Workstation (observed on a HP blade server)
Cause
This can be caused by the Video Hardware Acceleration being set to the default value of "High".
Resolution
- Open Control Panel
- Go to Display Properties > Settings Tab > Advanced
- Choose the Hardware tab
- Back the Hardware Acceleration level towards "none" by one notch.