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Q258633: Baseball 2001: Screen Turns Black or Text Is Not Displayed

Article: Q258633
Product(s): Microsoft Home Games
Version(s): WINDOWS:
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbdisplay kbenv kbimu msgame
Last Modified: 30-MAR-2000

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Baseball 2001 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you play Microsoft Baseball 2001, the screen may turn black, or text may
not be displayed on the screen.

CAUSE
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This behavior can occur if your computer is configured to use a 256 color
palette or a True Color palette.

RESOLUTION
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To resolve this issue, configure the computer to use a High Color palette:

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

2. Double-click Display.

3. Click the Settings tab.

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

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

Additional query words: 1.00 msgame bb2001 bball colors dark blank empty

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Keywords          : kbdisplay kbenv kbimu msgame 
Technology        : kbHomeProdSearch kbGamesSearch kbBaseballSearch
Version           : WINDOWS:
Issue type        : kbprb

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