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Q177291: A Bridge Too Far: Pointing Device Does Not Respond Correctly

Article: Q177291
Product(s): Microsoft Home Games
Version(s): WINDOWS:2.0
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbdisplay kbenv kbtlckbfaq
Last Modified: 12-JUN-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Close Combat: A Bridge Too Far, version 2.0 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you play Close Combat: A Bridge Too Far, the pointing device may not work
correctly. For example, when you click the mouse button the click may register
3-4 inches to the left of the pointer, or the pointer may not move correctly
when you move the pointing device.

RESOLUTION
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To correct this issue, change the Microsoft Windows color palette to High Color
(16 bit) by following these steps:

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

2. Double-click Display.

3. Click the Settings tab.

4. In the Color Palette or Colors box, click High Color (16 bit).

5. Click OK.

6. When you are prompted to keep the settings, or restart the computer, click
  OK.


Additional query words: 2.00 cc cc2 ccii ii closecombat2 abridgetoofar shaky movement moving jumps strange abtf display video

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Keywords          : kbdisplay kbenv kbtlc kbfaq
Technology        : kbHomeProdSearch kbGamesSearch kbCloseCombatSearch kbCloseCombat2
Version           : WINDOWS:2.0
Issue type        : kbprb

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