The game quits unexpectedly during Startup or quits after you start a new game (250299)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Age of Empires II: The Age of Kings 2.0
  • Microsoft Age of Empires II Expansion: The Conquerors
  • Microsoft Age of Empires II Gold Edition
  • Microsoft Age of Mythology: The Titans
This article was previously published under Q250299

SYMPTOMS

When you start a new game in Microsoft Age of Empires II or Microsoft Age of Mythology, the game may quit unexpectedly.

CAUSE

This issue may occur if your system clock is not set correctly.

RESOLUTION

Configure your computer to use the correct date, time, and year

To configure the correct date and time settings for your computer, follow these steps.

Note Because there are several versions of Microsoft Windows, the following steps may be different on your computer. If they are, see your product documentation to complete these steps.
  1. Click Start, and then click Control Panel.
  2. Click Date, Time, Language, and Regional Options, and then click Date and Time.
  3. Click the Date & Time tab (if it is not already selected), configure the computer's date, time, and year settings to the current date, time, and year, and then click Apply.
  4. Click the Time Zone tab, and then verify that the computer is configured with the correct time setting.
  5. Click OK, and then close the Date, Time, Language, and Regional Options tool.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:6/17/2005
Keywords:kbConfig kbenv kbprb KB250299
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