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Q210509: Golf 99 Err Msg: Golf 99 Could Not Set Your Video Mode…

Article: Q210509
Product(s): Microsoft Home Games
Version(s): WINDOWS:1.0
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kb3rdparty kbdisplay kberrmsg kbimu msgamekbfaq
Last Modified: 24-MAR-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Golf 1999 Edition, version 1.0 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you attempt to start Microsoft Golf 1999 Edition, you may receive the
following error message:

  Golf 99 could not set your video mode to the required resolution. Golf 99
  requires a screen resolution of 800 x 600 and a High Color (16-bit) color
  palette. Please see Section C, "Video Troubleshooting," in the Readme.txt
  file on Disc 1 for more information. Golf 99 will exit.

CAUSE
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This behavior can occur if the video driver installed on your computer is
outdated.


RESOLUTION
==========

To resolve this issue, contact your hardware manufacturer to inquire if an
updated video driver is available for your video adapter.

For information about how to contact your hardware manufacturer, query in the
Knowledge Base for one of the following articles:

  Q65416 Hardware and Software Third-Party Vendor Contact List, A-K

  Q60781 Hardware and Software Third-Party Vendor Contact List, L-P

  Q60782 Hardware and Software Third-Party Vendor Contact List, Q-Z


MORE INFORMATION
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The third-party contact information included in this article is provided to help
you find the technical support you need. This contact information is subject to
change without notice. Microsoft in no way guarantees the accuracy of this
third-party contact information.

Additional query words: 1.00 msgame golf99 display card

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Keywords          : kb3rdparty kbdisplay kberrmsg kbimu msgame kbfaq
Technology        : kbHomeProdSearch kbGamesSearch kbGolf99 kbGolfSearch
Version           : WINDOWS:1.0
Issue type        : kbprb

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