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Q258643: Baseball 2001: Game Graphics Appear Shredded

Article: Q258643
Product(s): Microsoft Home Games
Version(s): WINDOWS:
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kb3rdparty kbdisplay kbtool kbimu msgame
Last Modified: 31-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 game graphics may appear shredded.

CAUSE
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This behavior can occur if the following conditions are true:

- A Creative Labs 3D Blaster Banshee video adapter is installed in your
  computer.

- You are using a 3Dfx video driver for the Creative Labs 3D Blaster Banshee
  video adapter.

RESOLUTION
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To work around this issue, use one of the following methods.

Disable DirectX 6 Support:

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

2. Double-click Display.

3. Click Settings, and then click Advanced.

4. Click Blaster Control, and then click Advanced.

5. Click to clear the "Enable DirectX 6 support" check box.

6. Click OK.

Install the Creative Labs Video Driver:

Install the Creative Labs video driver that is included with your Creative Labs
3D Blaster Banshee video adapter.

MORE INFORMATION
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The third-party products that are discussed in this article are manufactured by
companies that are independent of Microsoft. Microsoft makes no warranty,
implied or otherwise, regarding the performance or reliability of these
products.

Additional query words: 1.00 msgame bb2001 bball distorted jagged

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Keywords          : kb3rdparty kbdisplay kbtool kbimu msgame 
Technology        : kbHomeProdSearch kbGamesSearch kbBaseballSearch
Version           : WINDOWS:
Issue type        : kbprb

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