Train Simulator: How to Turn Off the Opening Movie (299940)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Train Simulator
This article was previously published under Q299940
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256986 Description of the Microsoft Windows Registry

SUMMARY

Microsoft Train Simulator runs an opening movie when you start the program. Some systems may have problems running this movie. This article discusses the steps to turn off the opening movie so that it does not run when you start Train Simulator.

MORE INFORMATION

To turn off the opening movie so that it does not run when you start Train Simulator, follow these steps.

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.
  1. Click Start, click Run, and then type regedit in the Open box.
  2. Click OK.
  3. Navigate to the following registry key:

    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Microsoft Games\Train Simulator\1.0\HWRenderer

  4. In the left pane, double-click ShowLogo under the Name column.
  5. Change the Value data from 1 to 0.
  6. Click OK.
  7. Quit the Registry Editor.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:8/18/2005
Keywords:kbdisplay kbhowto KB299940
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