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Q278003: CFS2: Slow Frame Rate and Poor Graphics Performance

Article: Q278003
Product(s): Microsoft Home Games
Version(s): 1.0
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kb3rdparty kbdisplay kbimu msgame
Last Modified: 07-MAY-2002

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Combat Flight Simulator 2: WWII Pacific Theater, version 1.0 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you play Microsoft Combat Flight Simulator 2, you may experience a slow
video frame rate and poor graphics performance in the game.

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

- An AMD processor is installed in the computer.

- An Advanced Graphics Port (AGP) video adapter is installed in the computer.

RESOLUTION
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To resolve this issue, download and install the AGP miniport driver from the
following AMD Web site:

  http://www.amd.com/products/cpg/bin

MORE INFORMATION
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The third-party products discussed in this article are manufactured by vendors
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these products' performance or reliability.

Additional query words: 1.00 msgame combatfs cfs2 choppy jumpy advanced micro devices

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Keywords          : kb3rdparty kbdisplay kbimu msgame 
Technology        : kbHomeProdSearch _IKkbbogus kbGamesSearch kbCombatFlightSim2 kbCombatFlightSimSearch
Version           : :1.0
Issue type        : kbprb

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