Q126450: Lemmings 3: Error 55.53: Unable to Calibrate Timer

Article: Q126450
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): WINDOWS:95
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): win95 appscomp kbAppCompatibility
Last Modified: 28-JUL-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows 95 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you try to start the MS-DOS-based game Lemmings 3, you receive the
following error message:

  error 55.53: unable to calibrate timer

When you try to run the L3.BAT file in an MS-DOS window, your computer stops
responding (hangs) and you must restart the computer.

CAUSE
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Lemmings 3 cannot start or run in a windowed MS-DOS environment. Lemmings 3
requires a full-screen MS-DOS environment.

RESOLUTION
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To correct this problem, set the Screen Usage settings for Lemmings 3 as
follows:

1. Use the right mouse button to click the Lemmings 3 icon and then click
  Properties on the menu that appears.

2. Click the Screen tab.

3. Under Usage, click the Full-Screen option button.

4. Click the Apply button and then click the OK button.

MORE INFORMATION
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Lemmings 3 is manufactured by Psygnosis Ltd., a vendor independent of Microsoft;
we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding this product's performance
or reliability.

Additional query words:

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Keywords          : win95 appscomp kbAppCompatibility 
Technology        : kbWin95search kbZNotKeyword3
Version           : WINDOWS:95

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