Article: Q277649
Product(s): Microsoft Home Games
Version(s): 2000,95
Operating System(s):
Keyword(s): kbdisplay kbimu
Last Modified: 13-JUN-2001
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The information in this article applies to:
- the operating system: Microsoft Windows 95
- the operating system: Microsoft Windows 98
- the operating system: Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition
- the operating system: Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition
- the operating system: Microsoft Windows 2000
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SYMPTOMS
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When you start a program that uses Microsoft DirectX 8.0, you may experience the
following symptoms:
- Your screen may flicker.
- Programs that are running on your computer may briefly stop responding.
CAUSE
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This behavior occurs because DirectDraw tests the capabilities of your video
adapter the first time that you start a program that uses DirectX 8.0 on your
computer.
The symptoms occur while DirectDraw tests different display modes.
MORE INFORMATION
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DirectX 8.0 cycles through several display modes to test the capabilities of
your video adapter. The results of the video tests are written to the following
file:
D3d8caps.dat
If you delete the D3d8caps.dat file or change the configuration of your video
adapter, the same symptoms occur the next time that you start a program that
uses DirectX 8.0.
NOTE: These symptoms also occur if you test DirectDraw by using the DirectX
Diagnostic Tool (Dxdiag.exe).
Additional query words: msgame direct-x dx8 dxdiag flash blink winme
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Keywords : kbdisplay kbimu
Technology : kbOSWin2000 kbOSWin98 kbOSWin95 kbOSWinME kbOSWin98SE kbOSWinSearch
Version : :2000,95
Issue type : kbprb
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