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Q195632: Err Msg: Encarta Virtual Globe Requires a Pentium 66…

Article: Q195632
Product(s): Microsoft Home Multimedia Titles
Version(s): WINDOWS:1.0
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbenv kberrmsg kbhw kbimu kbHardwarekbfaq
Last Modified: 25-JUL-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Encarta Virtual Globe 99, version 1.0 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you attempt to start Encarta Virtual Globe 99, you may receive the
following error message:

  Encarta Virtual Globe requires a Pentium 66 or faster processor. You will not
  be able to run Encarta Virtual Globe on this computer.

CAUSE
=====

This behavior can occur if a non-Intel processor is installed in your computer.

RESOLUTION
==========

To resolve this issue, click Cancel to bypass the error message. Encarta Virtual
Globe should start and run without any further problems.

MORE INFORMATION
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Some processors do not identify themselves as a Pentium or Pentium-class
processor to the operating system. Encarta Virtual Globe checks to ensure that
the computer meets the minimum system requirements when the program starts.


Additional query words: multi multi-media media mm world atlas evg

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Keywords          : kbenv kberrmsg kbhw kbimu kbHardware kbfaq
Technology        : kbHomeProdSearch kbHomeMMsearch kbEncartaSearch kbEncartaVirtGlobe99
Version           : WINDOWS:1.0
Issue type        : kbprb

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