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Q214823: How to Resolve Display Problems in Close Combat III

Article: Q214823
Product(s): Microsoft Home Games
Version(s): WINDOWS:1.0
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kb3rdparty kbdisplay kbimu msgamekbfaq
Last Modified: 12-APR-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Close Combat III: The Russian Front 
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SYMPTOMS
========

When you play Microsoft Close Combat III: The Russian Front, the graphics on the
screen may not be displayed properly.

CAUSE
=====

This behavior can occur if one of the following video adapters is installed in
your computer:

- AccelStar II 3D Accelerator

- Graphics Blaster 3D

- Intergraph Intense 3D 100

- STB Velocity 128 (TV Support)

RESOLUTION
==========

To resolve this issue, contact your hardware manufacturer to inquire about
obtaining the latest video driver for the video adapter installed in your
computer.

If you are unable to obtain an updated video driver, or if you continue to
experience display problems after you install the updated video driver, use one
of the following methods to work around this issue.

Lower the Desktop Resolution of Your Computer
---------------------------------------------

Lower the desktop resolution of your computer. To do this, follow these steps:

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

2. Double-click Display.

3. Click the Settings tab.

4. Move the Desktop Area or Screen Area slider to the 800 x 600 pixels setting.

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

Set the Game Speed Option to Fast
---------------------------------

Set the Game Speed option to Fast. To do this, follow these steps:

1. Start Close Combat III: The Russian Front.

2. On the Main screen, click Options.

3. On the General tab, click Fast in the Game Speed box, and then click OK.

MORE INFORMATION
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The third-party products discussed in this article are manufactured by vendors
independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding
these products' performance or reliability.

Additional query words: 1.00 msgame closecombat russianfront cc3 cciii card

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Keywords          : kb3rdparty kbdisplay kbimu msgame kbfaq
Technology        : kbHomeProdSearch kbGamesSearch kbCloseCombatSearch kbCloseCombat3
Version           : WINDOWS:1.0
Issue type        : kbhowto

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