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Q132573: Fleet Defender F14 Does Not Run When MIDI Is Already in Use

Article: Q132573
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): WINDOWS:95
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 17-DEC-2000

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows 95 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you attempt to start Microprose Fleet Defender F14 Simulation in Windows
95, you may receive the following error message if another program is already
using MIDI:

  This program has performed an illegal operation and will be terminated. Quit
  all programs, and then restart your computer.

CAUSE
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When it starts, Fleet Defender F14 Simulation attempts to acquire the system's
internal MIDI hardware that is virtualized in Windows 95. The above error
message is caused by a conflict between the hardware detection routine initiated
by Fleet Defender F14 Simulation and the virtualization algorithm used by
Windows 95.


RESOLUTION
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Before you start Fleet Defender F14 Simulation, make sure that no other programs
are using MIDI.

MORE INFORMATION
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Fleet Defender F14 Simulation is manufactured by Microprose, a vendor
independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding
this product's performance or reliability.

Additional query words:

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbWin95search kbZNotKeyword3
Version           : WINDOWS:95

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