Article: Q317314
Product(s): Microsoft Home Games
Version(s): 1.0,2.0
Operating System(s):
Keyword(s): kbimu
Last Modified: 02-MAR-2002
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The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Midtown Madness, version 1.0, used with:
- the operating system: Microsoft Windows XP
- Microsoft Midtown Madness 2, version 2.0, used with:
- the operating system: Microsoft Windows XP
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SYMPTOMS
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When you attempt to start Midtown Madness 2 on a Microsoft Windows XP-based
computer, the game may be excessively slow to start. The program may appear to
stop responding (hang), although it will likely start if you wait approximately
10 minutes.
CAUSE
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This issue has been seen on computers with APIC (Advanced Programmable Interrupt
Controller) based Motherboards.
RESOLUTION
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To resolve this issue, use either of the following methods.
Method 1: Install Update
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An update has been created to resolve this issue. To download and install the
update, browse to the following Microsoft Web site:
Midtown Madness 1
http://www.microsoft.com/games/midtown/downloads.htm
Midtown Madness 2
http://www.microsoft.com/games/midtown2
Method 2 (Workaround): Start Game from CD-ROM
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1. Insert the Midtown Madness 2 CD-ROM into your computer's CD-ROM or DVD-ROM
drive, and then click Play.
2. Press CTRL+ESC to display the Start menu.
3. If Midtown Madness 2 does not start immediately, point to All Programs, point
to Microsoft Games, point to Midtown Madness 2, and then click Midtown
Madness 2.
The third-party products discussed in this article are manufactured by vendors
independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding
these products' performance or reliability.
Additional query words: msgame MM2 Midtownmadness windows XP hang startup failure
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Keywords : kbimu
Technology : kbHomeProdSearch kbGamesSearch kbMidtownMadSearch kbMidtownMadness
Version : :1.0,2.0
Issue type : kbprb
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