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Q279617: MechWarrior 4 Err Msg: Failed To Create Texture…

Article: Q279617
Product(s): Microsoft Home Games
Version(s): 
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbenv kberrmsg kbgraphic kbimu
Last Modified: 22-NOV-2000

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft MechWarrior 4: Vengeance 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you play Microsoft MechWarrior 4: Vengeance, you may receive the following
error message:

  Failed to create texture even after all other textures bumped!

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

- A video adapter that contains an Intel I740 GFX video chip set is installed
  in your computer.

- You attempt to change video settings, such as Gamma, in the game.

RESOLUTION
==========

To resolve this issue, download and install the latest video driver for your
video adapter.

For information about how to contact your video adapter manufacturer, click the
appropriate article number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge
Base:

  Q65416 Hardware and Software Third-Party Vendor Contact List, A-K

  Q60781 Hardware and Software Third-Party Vendor Contact List, L-P

  Q60782 Hardware and Software Third-Party Vendor Contact List, Q-Z

STATUS
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Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Microsoft MechWarrior 4:
Vengeance.

Additional query words: msgame 4.0 mech warrior intel 740

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Keywords          : kbenv kberrmsg kbgraphic kbimu 
Technology        : kbGamesSearch
Version           : :
Issue type        : kbprb

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