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Q179075: Flight Simulator: Computer Hangs when Using Virtual Pilot Pro

Article: Q179075
Product(s): Microsoft Home Games
Version(s): WINDOWS:1.0
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kb3rdparty kbhw kbHardware
Last Modified: 07-MAY-2002

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Flight Simulator for Windows 95, version 1.0 
- Microsoft Flight Simulator 98 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you use Microsoft Flight Simulator, your computer may seem to stop
responding (hang) or slow down substantially when you use the CH Products
Virtual Pilot Pro gaming device.

CAUSE
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You may be using an outdated or incompatible version of the Virtual Pilot Pro
driver for Windows 95.

RESOLUTION
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To resolve this issue, download and install the most current version of the
Virtual Pilot Pro driver for Windows 95. You can obtain this driver from the
following CH Products Web site:

  http://www.chproducts.com/FAQ4WEB/CHF00051.html

MORE INFORMATION
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Additional query words: 1.00 fs95 fs98 flightsim fltsim flt sim chproducts vpp

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Keywords          : kb3rdparty kbhw kbHardware 
Technology        : _IKkbbogus kbGamesSearch kbFlightSimSearch kbFlightSim98 kbFlightSim95 kbSimSearch
Version           : WINDOWS:1.0
Issue type        : kbprb

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