Macromedia Director 4.x Does Not Start (186824)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 98
  • Microsoft Windows 95 OEM Service Release 2
This article was previously published under Q186824

SYMPTOMS

When you install Macromedia Director version 4.x and then attempt to run the program, the screen may flash briefly, but the program may not start.

CAUSE

This behavior can occur if you try to run Director 4.x on a hard disk with more than 2 gigabytes (GB) of free space.

RESOLUTION

To work around this behavior, install Director on a hard disk with less than 2 GB of free space.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Microsoft Windows 95 OEM Service Release version 2 and Microsoft Windows 98.

MORE INFORMATION

Macromedia Director is manufactured by a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding these products' performance or reliability.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:12/16/2004
Keywords:kb3rdparty kbprb KB186824
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