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Q307578: Metal Gear Solid: Game Quits Unexpectedly When Character Dies

Article: Q307578
Product(s): Microsoft Home Games
Version(s): 
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbimu
Last Modified: 29-JAN-2002

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Metal Gear Solid 
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SYMPTOMS
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When your character dies during a session of Microsoft Metal Gear Solid, and the
game proceeds to the Game Over screen, Metal Gear Solid may quit unexpectedly.

CAUSE
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This behavior can occur if a video adapter that is based on the Intel 810 chip
set is installed in your computer.

RESOLUTION
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To resolve this issue, download and install the latest version of the video
driver for your video adapter from your hardware manufacturer's Web site. Or,
download and install the video driver from the following Intel Web site:

  http://support.intel.com/support/graphics/intel810

MORE INFORMATION
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To identify the manufacturer and model of your video adapter, follow these
steps:

1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.

2. Double-click System.

3. Click the Device Manager tab.

4. Click the plus sign (+) next to "Display adapters" to expand the branch.

5. In the "Display adapters" branch, note the manufacturer and the model of your
  video adapter, and then click OK.

6. Close Control Panel.

For information about how to contact your hardware 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

The third-party contact information included in this article is provided to help
you find the technical support you need. This contact information is subject to
change without notice. Microsoft in no way guarantees the accuracy of this
third-party contact information.

The third-party products discussed in this article are manufactured by vendors
independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding
these products' performance or reliability.

Additional query words: msgame

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Keywords          : kbimu 
Technology        : kbGamesSearch kbMetalGearSearch kbMetalGearSolid
Version           : :
Issue type        : kbprb

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