Article: Q178541
Product(s): Microsoft Home Games
Version(s): WINDOWS:1.0
Operating System(s):
Keyword(s): kbenv kbnetwork aoe kbimu
Last Modified: 08-NOV-2001
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The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Age of Empires, version 1.0
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SYMPTOMS
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When you click Multiplayer on the Microsoft Age of Empires startup screen, the
Connection Type dialog box may be empty.
CAUSE
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This behavior can occur if DirectPlay is not completely installed.
RESOLUTION
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To resolve this issue, reinstall DirectX. To do so, follow these steps:
1. Insert the Age of Empires compact disc into the CD-ROM drive. Press and hold
down the SHIFT key when you insert the compact disc to prevent Age Of Empires
from starting automatically.
2. Double-click My Computer.
3. Right-click the Age of Empires (CD-ROM drive) icon, and then click Install
DirectX 5.0 (Win95 only).
4. Click Reinstall DirectX.
5. Follow the instructions on the screen. If you are prompted to restart the
computer, click OK.
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Keywords : kbenv kbnetwork aoe kbimu
Technology : kbHomeProdSearch kbAOE kbGamesSearch kbZNotKeyword kbAOESearch
Version : WINDOWS:1.0
Issue type : kbprb
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