Q304396: Close Combat 3: Err Msg: Unable to Get Format on Stream

Article: Q304396
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 Close Combat III: The Russian Front 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you attempt to play Microsoft Close Combat III: The Russian Front, you may
receive an error message similar to the following:

  Unable to get format on stream.

CAUSE
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This behavior can occur when you computer is unable to show the introduction
video.

RESOLUTION
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To turn off the introduction video, follow these steps:

1. At the desktop, press and hold down the CTRL key, and then double-click the
  Close Combat icon.

2. On the General tab, click to clear the Enable Videos check box, and then
  click OK.

MORE INFORMATION
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For additional information, click the article number below to view the article
in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

  Q176365 Close Combat: Changing Settings Before Starting the Game

Additional query words: msgame

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Keywords          : kbimu 
Technology        : kbHomeProdSearch kbGamesSearch kbCloseCombatSearch kbCloseCombat3
Version           : :
Issue type        : kbprb

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