Q274572: Crimson Skies Quits to End Menu with ATI Rage 128 Installed

Article: Q274572
Product(s): Microsoft Home Games
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Keyword(s): kb3rdparty kbhw kbsound kbimu kbHardware
Last Modified: 25-JUL-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Crimson Skies 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you fly an Instant Action mission in Microsoft Crimson Skies, you may
unexpectedly exit the mission after a few seconds of flight.

CAUSE
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This behavior can occur if an ATI Rage 128 video adapter is installed in your
computer.

RESOLUTION
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To resolve this issue, reduce the sound quality in the game:

1. On the Main Menu screen in Crimson Skies, click Preferences.

2. Click Audio.

3. In the Sound Quality box, click Low.

4. Click Accept Changes.

5. Click Return To Main Menu.

MORE INFORMATION
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Additional query words: msgame crimsonskies

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Keywords          : kb3rdparty kbhw kbsound kbimu kbHardware 
Technology        : kbHomeProdSearch kbGamesSearch kbCrimsonSkiesSearch
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Issue type        : kbprb

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