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Q210513: Golf 99: Startup Screen Is Not Redrawn When You Quit a Round

Article: Q210513
Product(s): Microsoft Home Games
Version(s): WINDOWS:1.0
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbdisplay kbenv 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 quit a round in Microsoft Golf 1999 Edition, a black screen may be
displayed instead of the startup screen.

NOTE: If you move the pointer over the button positions on the black screen, you
can still hear the button sounds, and the game music continues to play.

CAUSE
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This behavior can occur if your Microsoft Windows color palette setting is 256
colors.

RESOLUTION
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To resolve this issue, increase your Windows color palette setting to High Color
(16-bit). To do this, follow these steps:

1. Press ALT+F4 to quit Golf 99.

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

3. Double-click Display.

4. Click the Settings tab.

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

6. Click OK. If you are prompted to restart the computer, do so.

Additional query words: 1.00 msgame golf99 dark blank empty

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

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