Black Screen Appears When You Start Nightmare Creatures (231980)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 98
This article was previously published under Q231980

SYMPTOMS

When you try to start Nightmare Creatures version 1.0 by Activision, the screen may appear black.

CAUSE

This issue can occur if you are using the Windows 98 drivers for your S3Virge 325 video card and your 3DFX graphics accelerator card.

RESOLUTION

To work around this issue, use either of the following methods:

Use Software Rendering Mode

Use software rendering mode when you configure the game. For information about how to use software rendering mode, please refer to your documentation or contact Activision.

Update Video Drivers

Update to the latest S3 Virge video drivers. For information about how to do so, view the documentation included with your video adapter, or contact the manufacturer of your video adapter.

MORE INFORMATION

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Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:12/20/2004
Keywords:kb3rdparty kbdisplay kbprb KB231980
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