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Q279621: MechWarrior 4 Err Msg: Nested Exception! Cause: EnterWindowMode

Article: Q279621
Product(s): Microsoft Home Games
Version(s): 
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbenv kberrmsg 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 any of the
following error messages:

   - Nested Exception! Cause: 'EnterWindowMode'.

   - STOP: FAILED (0x8876024e - DDERR_UNSUPPORTEDMODE).

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

- MechWarrior 4 is installed on a Microsoft Windows 2000-based computer.

- Your screensaver has started.

  -or-

  You pressed CTRL+ALT+DELETE to lock your workstation.

RESOLUTION
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To prevent this issue from occurring, turn off your screensaver before you start
the game, and quit the game before you press CTRL+ALT+DELETE.

Additional query words: msgame 4.0 mech warrior enter window mode

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

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