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Q198102: Combat Flight Simulator: Terrain and 3D Objects Flicker

Article: Q198102
Product(s): Microsoft Home Games
Version(s): WINDOWS:1.0
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kb3rdparty kbdisplay kbimu
Last Modified: 07-MAY-2002

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Combat Flight Simulator: WWII Europe Series, version 1.0 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you play Microsoft Combat Flight Simulator, terrain and other 3D objects on
the screen may flicker. This effect is most noticeable over mountains.

CAUSE
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This behavior can occur if an ATI Rage Pro display adapter or a display adapter
based on the ATI Rage Pro chipset is installed in your computer.

RESOLUTION
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To resolve this issue, download and install the latest video driver for your
display adapter from the following ATI Web site:

  http://www.atitech.com

MORE INFORMATION
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The third-party products discussed in this article are manufactured by vendors
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Keywords          : kb3rdparty kbdisplay kbimu 
Technology        : _IKkbbogus kbGamesSearch kbCombatFlightSim kbCombatFlightSimSearch kbSimSearch
Version           : WINDOWS:1.0
Issue type        : kbprb

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