Microsoft KB Archive/273923

= Crimson Skies: Cannot Start Game =

Article ID: 273923

Article Last Modified on 6/17/2005

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Crimson Skies

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This article was previously published under Q273923



SYMPTOMS
When you attempt to start Microsoft Crimson Skies, the program may not start.



CAUSE
This behavior can occur if your computer is configured to use 32-bit colors or 256 colors.



RESOLUTION
To resolve this issue, configure the display settings on your computer to use the 800 by 600 pixels and the High Color (16 bit) settings:
 * 1) Click Start, point to Settings, then click Control Panel.
 * 2) Double-click Display.
 * 3) Click the Settings tab. Write down your Colors and Screen area settings.
 * 4) Under Colors, click High Color (16 bit).
 * 5) Under Screen area, move the Screen area slider to the 800 by 600 pixels position.
 * 6) Click OK.
 * 7) If you are prompted to restart the computer, click Yes.

Additional query words: msgame crimsonskies display launch performance speed

Keywords: kbprb kbconfig kbdisplay KB273923

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