Crimson Skies Error Message: Unable to Initialize Video (283169)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Crimson Skies
This article was previously published under Q283169

SYMPTOMS

When you attempt to start Microsoft Crimson Skies, you may receive the following error message:
Failed to initialize video.

CAUSE

This behavior can occur if Microsoft NetMeeting is running on your computer in the background.

NOTE: NetMeeting prevents Microsoft DirectX from dynamically changing your screen resolution when you start the game.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, quit NetMeeting:
  1. Right-click the NetMeeting icon on the Windows taskbar.
  2. Click Stop NetMeeting or Exit.

MORE INFORMATION

For more information about other error messages in Microsoft Games related to Microsoft NetMeeting, click the following article numbers to view the articles in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

191660 Games: The DirectDraw option or the Direct3D option is unavailable when you start games for Windows

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:9/20/2006
Keywords:kberrmsg kbprb KB283169
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