Oil Paint Filter "unknown graphics processor error"

Question

When I try to use the Oil Paint filter in Photoshop, I get this error message:
"The filter you were using encountered an unknown graphics processor error that caused an unexpected exit. Check the manufacturer's website for the latest software."
I have updated both my system and Photoshop. When I'm at work on a newer machine the filter works great, but I've been working from home on a macbook from 2007 and it doesn't work. I can't afford to buy an ENTIRELY NEW laptop simply to use this filter.
Below are my mac and graphic card specs - is there anything I can do?
Model Name:
MacBook
  Model Identifier:
MacBook4,1
  Processor Name:
Intel Core 2 Duo
  Processor Speed:
2.1 GHz
  Number Of Processors:
1
  Total Number Of Cores:
2
  L2 Cache:
3 MB
  Memory:
4 GB
  Bus Speed:
800 MHz
  Boot ROM Version:
MB41.00C1.B00
  SMC Version (system):
1.31f1
  Serial Number (system):
W8835A9X0P0
  Hardware UUID:
278DEAE8-4839-53CC-9DCB-ED08A646BF70
  Sudden Motion Sensor:
  State:
Enabled
Intel GMA X3100:
  Chipset Model:    GMA X3100
  Type:    GPU
  Bus:    Built-In
  VRAM (Total):    144 MB
  Vendor:    Intel (0x8086)
  Device ID:    0x2a02
  Revision ID:    0x0003
  Displays:
Color LCD:
  Resolution:    1280 x 800
  Pixel Depth:    32-Bit Color (ARGB8888)
  Main Display:    Yes
  Mirror:    Off
  Online:    Yes
  Built-In:    Yes
Display Connector:
  Status:    No Display Connected

Answer 1

Photoshop CS6's GPU requirements are here along with discussion of the Oil Paint filter.
http://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/kb/photoshop-cs6-gpu-faq.html
When you go to Preferences > Performance and look at the GPU settings, what is the mode? Basic, Normal, or Advanced?
Perhaps you can try ratcheting down the settings,but I somehow sense your video card is not supported and your vram is below the 256MB minimum.
Gene