Microsoft KB Archive/186095

= Computer Hangs When Installing Hardball III =

Article ID: 186095

Article Last Modified on 2/23/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0
 * Microsoft Windows 98 Standard Edition

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This article was previously published under Q186095



SYMPTOMS
When you attempt to install Hardball III, the computer may stop responding (hang).



CAUSE
This behavior can occur when the Active Desktop is enabled. Some older games do not support the Active Desktop.



RESOLUTION
To resolve this issue, disable the Active Desktop. To do so, use the following steps:
 * 1) Right-click the desktop, click Properties, and then click the Web tab.
 * 2) Click the "View my Active Desktop as a web page" check box to clear it, and then click OK.



MORE INFORMATION
The third-party product discussed in this article is manufactured by a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding this product's performance or reliability.

Additional query words: game games

Keywords: kb3rdparty kbprb KB186095

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