CC: A Bridge Too Far: Err Msg: "Unable to Start the Program..." (177718)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Close Combat: A Bridge Too Far
This article was previously published under Q177718

SYMPTOMS

When you attempt to start Close Combat: A Bridge Too Far, you may receive the following error message:
Unable to start the program because your video card does not support at least 800 x 600 x 16 bit resolution.
You may receive this error message even though your video card does support this resolution, and your resolution and color palette display settings are correct.

CAUSE

This behavior can occur if an incorrect monitor is selected in the Display tool in Control Panel.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this behavior, select the correct monitor in the Display tool in Control Panel. To do so, use the following steps:

  1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
  2. Double-click Display.
  3. On the Settings tab, click Change Display Type.NOTE: If you are using Microsoft Windows 95 OEM Service Release 2 (OSR2), click Advanced Properties, and if you are using Microsoft Windows 98, click Advanced.

  4. Under Monitor, click Change.NOTE: If you are using OSR2 or Windows 98, click the Monitor tab, and then click Change.

  5. In the Manufacturers box, click your monitor manufacturer.
  6. In the Models box, click your monitor model.
  7. Click OK, click Close, and then click OK.
  8. If you are prompted to restart the computer, click Yes.

MORE INFORMATION

For more information about troubleshooting display issues with Close Combat: A Bridge Too Far, see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

176365 CC: A Bridge Too Far: Changing Settings Before Starting Game

Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:8/16/2005
Keywords:kbdisplay kbenv kberrmsg kbmm kbprb KB177718
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