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Q157600: Golf: Installation Troubleshooting

Article: Q157600
Product(s): Microsoft Home Games
Version(s): 3.0
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbfaq
Last Modified: 19-FEB-2002

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Golf for Windows, version 3.0 
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SUMMARY
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This article discusses Golf version 3.0 installation troubleshooting steps. This
article is organized into the following sections:

- Troubleshooting Microsoft Golf 3.0 Setup
- Installation and CD-ROM Drives
- Installing Microsoft Golf 3.0 on Windows NT
- Starting Microsoft Golf 3.0 If You Are Using the PC Tools Desktop

TROUBLESHOOTING MICROSOFT GOLF 3.0 SETUP
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Below are the four most common issues encountered while installing Golf. Follow
the instructions for each issue you encounter, and then run Setup again.

An Intel 486 or Higher Processor:

You must either upgrade to an Intel 486 or higher processor, or switch to a
computer with an Intel 486 or higher processor.

Windows 95/98 or Windows NT 3.51 or Later:

You must install Microsoft Windows 95/98 or Windows NT 3.51 or later. To purchase
a Windows upgrade, see your local retailer.

A 256-Color Video Driver (Minimum 640 x 480 Display Resolution):

Microsoft Golf high-resolution golf courses require a 256-color video display. In
most cases, you need only install a 256-color video driver to correct the
problem.

To change the palette to 256 colors in Windows 95/98:

1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.

2. Double-click the Display icon.

3. Click the Settings tab.

4. In the Color Palette or Colors box, click 256 color.

5. Click OK.

6. Reinstall Golf.

NOTE: If you don't have the necessary 256-color driver, or if you aren't sure
that your video card supports 256 colors, contact your video-card manufacturer.

To obtain Super VGA drivers:

Install the Super VGA (256 colors) drivers. These drivers are included with
version 3.11 of Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Windows for Workgroups, and they
work correctly on many video cards.

INSTALLATION AND CD-ROM DRIVES
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If you are using a 2x CD-ROM drive, you should do a Typical or Custom
installation for better performance.

If you are using 16-bit CD-ROM drivers for your CD-ROM, Autorun may not work
properly. To manually run Setup, double-click on the Setup icon in the Golf 3.0
CD in your CD-ROM drive to start installation.

INSTALLING MICROSOFT GOLF 3.0 ON WINDOWS NT
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- You must have Windows NT 3.51 or higher to install Golf. If you are using
  Windows NT 3.5, contact your retailer for an upgrade.
- If you are running Windows NT 4.0, a desktop shortcut will not be created
  during setup.

STARTING MICROSOFT GOLF 3.0 IF YOU ARE USING THE PC TOOLS DESKTOP
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If you are using PC Tools Desktop as your Windows shell, you will need to restart
Windows manually after installing Golf. Just exit Windows and type the following
at the prompt:

  win

Additional query words: 1.00 3.00 golf set up install

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Keywords          :  kbfaq
Technology        : kbHomeProdSearch kbGamesSearch kbGolfSearch kbGolf300
Version           : :3.0
Issue type        : kbinfo

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