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Q121729: Space Err Msg: Error Loading 2D driver

Article: Q121729
Product(s): Microsoft Home Games
Version(s): MS-DOS:1.0
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 10-JUN-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Space Simulator for MS-DOS, version 1.0 
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SYMPTOMS
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The error message "Error Loading 2D driver" may appear when you start Space
Simulator if the video configuration information is incorrect.

If, during Setup, either of the SVGA resolutions (640 x 400 or 800 x 600) are
chosen, you are required to select from a list of video cards and chipsets. If
the wrong chipset is selected, Space Simulator will not be able to communicate
properly and may generate the error message "Error Loading 2D driver."

RESOLUTION
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To correct this situation:

1. Determine the appropriate chipset for the video card by consulting the
  manufacturer or the video card documentation.

2. Once the chipset has been determined, run Setup from the X:\SPACESIM MS-DOS
  prompt and select the desired resolution (where X is the drive on which your
  SPACESIM directory resides).

3. When prompted for the chipset information, select the appropriate option from
  the list. If the correct chipset is not listed, select option <0>, and
  Space Simulator will be configured for VGA resolution (320 x 200).

Additional query words: 1.00 Spacesim sim dos ss1 D_SpaceSim 2nd VESA 1.2 graphics adapter display

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbGamesSearch kbZNotKeyword3 kbSpaceSim100DOS
Version           : MS-DOS:1.0
Issue type        : kbprb

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