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Q261042: MCM2: Textures and Colors on the Ground Are Distorted

Article: Q261042
Product(s): Microsoft Home Games
Version(s): 2.0
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kb3rdparty kbgraphic kbhw kbimu kbHardware kbgraphxlinkcritical
Last Modified: 25-JUL-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Motocross Madness 2, version 2.0 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you play Microsoft Motocross Madness 2, textures and colors on the ground
may be distorted.

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

- A Creative Labs 3D Blaster Savage 4 video adapter is installed in your
  computer.

- The video adapter is configured to use a screen resolution higher than 1280 X
  1024 in the game.

RESOLUTION
==========

To resolve this issue, configure your video adapter to use a lower display
resolution in the game or download and install the latest 3D Blaster Savage 4
video driver from the following Creative Labs Web site:

  http://www.creativelabs.com

To configure your video adapter to use a lower screen resolution in the game:

1. Start Motocross Madness 2, and then click Options ([GRAPHIC:the three
  gears]).

2. Click the Graphics tab.

3. In the Display Resolution box, click a resolution that is lower than 1600 X
  1200.

4. Click Back ([GRAPHIC:the pointing hand]) until you return to the startup
  screen.

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Additional query words: 2.00 msgame mcm2 corrupt graphics color palette kbgraphx

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Keywords          : kb3rdparty kbgraphic kbhw kbimu kbHardware kbgraphxlinkcritical 
Technology        : kbGamesSearch kbMotocrossSearch kbMotocrossM2
Version           : :2.0
Issue type        : kbprb

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