SUMMARY
This article discusses Golf version 3.0 installation troubleshooting
steps. This article is organized into the following sections:
- Troubleshooting Microsoft Golf 3.0 Setup
- Installation and CD-ROM Drives
- Installing Microsoft Golf 3.0 on Windows NT
- Starting Microsoft Golf 3.0 If You Are Using the PC Tools
Desktop
TROUBLESHOOTING MICROSOFT GOLF 3.0 SETUP
Below are the four most common issues encountered while installing Golf.
Follow the instructions for each issue you encounter, and then run Setup
again.
An Intel 486 or Higher Processor
You must either upgrade to an Intel 486 or higher processor, or
switch to a computer with an Intel 486 or higher processor.
Windows 95/98 or Windows NT 3.51 or Later
You must install Microsoft Windows 95/98 or Windows NT 3.51 or later.
To purchase a Windows upgrade, see your local retailer.
A 256-Color Video Driver (Minimum 640 x 480 Display Resolution)
Microsoft Golf high-resolution golf courses require a 256-color video
display. In most cases, you need only install a 256-color video driver
to correct the problem.
To change the palette to 256 colors in Windows 95/98:
- Click Start, point to Settings, and then click
Control Panel.
- Double-click the Display icon.
- Click the Settings tab.
- In the Color Palette or Colors box, click 256
color.
- Click OK.
- Reinstall Golf.
NOTE: If you don't have the necessary 256-color driver, or if you
aren't sure that your video card supports 256 colors, contact your
video-card manufacturer.
To obtain Super VGA drivers:
Install the Super VGA (256 colors) drivers. These drivers are included with
version 3.11 of Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Windows for Workgroups, and
they work correctly on many video cards.
INSTALLATION AND CD-ROM DRIVES
If you are using a 2x CD-ROM drive, you should do a Typical or Custom
installation for better performance.
If you are using 16-bit CD-ROM drivers for your CD-ROM, Autorun may
not work properly. To manually run Setup, double-click on the Setup
icon in the Golf 3.0 CD in your CD-ROM drive to start installation.
INSTALLING MICROSOFT GOLF 3.0 ON WINDOWS NT
- You must have Windows NT 3.51 or higher to install Golf. If you
are using Windows NT 3.5, contact your retailer for an upgrade.
- If you are running Windows NT 4.0, a desktop shortcut will not be
created during setup.
STARTING MICROSOFT GOLF 3.0 IF YOU ARE USING THE PC TOOLS DESKTOP
If you are using PC Tools Desktop as your Windows shell, you will
need to restart Windows manually after installing Golf. Just exit
Windows and type the following at the prompt: