Article: Q283169
Product(s): Microsoft Home Games
Version(s): 1.0
Operating System(s):
Keyword(s): kberrmsg kbimu
Last Modified: 12-NOV-2001
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The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Crimson Skies, version 1.0
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SYMPTOMS
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When you attempt to start Microsoft Crimson Skies, you may receive the following
error message:
Failed to initialize video.
CAUSE
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This behavior can occur if Microsoft NetMeeting is running on your computer in
the background.
NOTE: NetMeeting prevents Microsoft DirectX from dynamically changing your screen
resolution when you start the game.
RESOLUTION
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To resolve this issue, quit NetMeeting:
1. Right-click the NetMeeting icon on the Windows taskbar.
2. Click Stop NetMeeting or Exit.
MORE INFORMATION
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For additional information about other error messages in Microsoft Games related
to Microsoft NetMeeting, click the article numbers below to view the articles in
the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
Q191660 Err Msg: Could Not Find Any 3D Acceleration Hardware...
Q249867 Loss of Direct3D Support After Improperly Quitting NetMeeting 3.01
Q268330 Games: Screen Turns White and Game Hangs or Quits
Additional query words: msgame hangs freeze lock launch crash close netmeeting white screen black
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Keywords : kberrmsg kbimu
Technology : kbHomeProdSearch _IKkbbogus kbGamesSearch kbCrimsonSkiesSearch kbCrimsonSkies
Version : :1.0
Issue type : kbprb
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