Microsoft KB Archive/299740

= Train Simulator: Keyboard Stops Responding =

Article ID: 299740

Article Last Modified on 12/18/2006

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft eMbedded Visual C++ 4.0, when used with:
 * Microsoft Windows 2000 Standard Edition

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This article was previously published under Q299740



SYMPTOMS
When you are running Microsoft Train Simulator, the keyboard may stop responding.



CAUSE
This issue may occur if DirectX has become corrupted or if Train Simulator has lost &quot;focus&quot; and is no longer acceepting keyboard input.



Method 1: Use Alt-Tab to re-establish focus
To do this, press ALT+TAB to minimize the screen, and then press ALT+TAB again to maximize the screen.

Method 2: Download and install the latest version of DirectX
To download and install the latest version of DirectX, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/directx/default.mspx

Method 3: Clear the Simple Controls option
If neither of the previous methods resolve the issue, clear the Simple Controls option. To do so, follow these steps:
 * 1) Start Train Simulator.
 * 2) Click Options.
 * 3) Click the General tab.
 * 4) Click to clear the Simple Controls check box.
 * 5) Click Save to save this setting.

Play the game and test the keyboard.

Additional query words: msgame trainsim

Keywords: kbprb KB299740

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