Flight Simulator 2000: "System Error" When You Attempt to Start the Program (246137)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Flight Simulator 2000
  • Microsoft Flight Simulator 2000 Professional Edition
This article was previously published under Q246137

SYMPTOMS

When you attempt to start Microsoft Flight Simulator 2000, you may receive the following error message:

System error.

CAUSE

This behavior can occur if the following conditions are true:

  • An ATI Rage 128 video adapter is installed in the computer.

  • Version 4.11.1.2126 of the video driver for the ATI Rage 128 video adapter is installed on the computer.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, obtain and install the latest video driver for the ATI Rage 128 video adapter from the following ATI Technologies Inc. Web site:

http://www.atitech.com

MORE INFORMATION

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Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:10/31/2003
Keywords:kb3rdparty kbenv kberrmsg kbprb KB246137
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