Microsoft KB Archive/249579

= PhD: 3D Text Object Disappears When You Add a 3D Effect =

Article ID: 249579

Article Last Modified on 10/7/2003

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft PhotoDraw 2000 Standard Edition
 * Microsoft Picture It! 2000 Standard Edition

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This article was previously published under Q249579



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256986 Description of the Microsoft Windows Registry



SYMPTOMS
When you add a 3D effect to a text object in either of the programs listed at the beginning of this article, the text may seem to disappear, although the object handles remain displayed on the screen.



CAUSE
This behavior can occur if an invalid value exists in the Direct3D key in the Windows Registry.



RESOLUTION
WARNING: If you use Registry Editor incorrectly, you may cause serious problems that may require you to reinstall your operating system. Microsoft cannot guarantee that you can solve problems that result from using Registry Editor incorrectly. Use Registry Editor at your own risk.

 Click Start, and then click Run. In the Open box, type regedit, and then click OK. Open the following registry key:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Direct3d\Drivers

 Right-click the EnumNullDevice value, and then click Delete. When you are prompted to confirm the value deletion, click Yes. Quit Registry Editor, and then restart the computer.</li></ol>

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