Golf 1999 Edition: Game Menus Are Not Visible on the Screen (271857)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Golf 1999 Edition
This article was previously published under Q271857 SYMPTOMS
When you start Microsoft Golf 1999 Edition, the game menus may not be
visible on the screen.
CAUSE
This behavior can occur if your monitor is unable to switch to a screen
resolution of 800 x 600 pixels with an acceptable refresh rate.
RESOLUTION
To resolve this issue, use the following methods in the order in which
they are presented.
Configure the Display Settings in Microsoft Windows
To configure the screen resolution and color palette in Windows:
- Click Start, point to Settings, and then
click Control Panel.
- Double-click Display.
- On the Settings tab, note the current settings.
- In the Color Palette or Colors box,
click High Color (16 bit).
- Move the Desktop Area or Screen Area slider to the
left to reduce the screen resolution to 800 by 600 pixels.
- Click OK.
If you are prompted to restart the computer, do so.
If you are prompted to accept the display settings,
click Yes. - Click OK.
If the issue continues to occur, proceed to the next method.
Change the Refresh Rate for Your Video AdapterNOTE: Most video drivers that are designed for Microsoft
Windows 95 do not allow you to change the refresh rate for your video
adapter, although some third-party vendors include software with
their video drivers to provide this feature.
To change the refresh rate for your video adapter:
- Click Start, point to Settings, and then
click Control Panel.
- Double-click Display.
- If you are using the retail version of Microsoft Windows 95,
click Change Display Type on the Settings tab.
If you are using Microsoft Windows 95 OEM Service
Release 2 (OSR2), click Advanced Properties on
the Settings tab.
If you are using Microsoft Windows 98, click Advanced
on the Settings tab. - Click the Adapter tab.
If you do not see an Adapter tab, you cannot change
the refresh rate for your video adapter. - On the Adapter tab, click Adapter Default in
the Refresh Rate box, and then click OK.
If you are prompted to test the setting, click OK. - If the setting appears to function properly, click Yes.
If the setting does not function properly, click No, and
then repeat step 5 to select a different refresh rate. - Click OK, and then close Control Panel.
If the issue continues to occur, proceed to the next method.
Adjust Your Monitor Controls
Adjust the controls on the front of your monitor to center the game
screen on the monitor.
If the issue continues to occur, proceed to the next method.
Configure Your Monitor- Click Start, point to Settings, and then
click Control Panel.
- Double-click Display.
- Follow the appropriate steps for your version of Microsoft
Windows:
Microsoft Windows 95- On the Settings tab, click Change Display
Type.
- Under Monitor Type, note the manufacturer and the model of
your current video adapter, and then click Change.
- Click Show All Devices.
Microsoft Windows 95 OSR2- On the Settings tab, click Advanced
Properties.
- On the Monitor tab, note the manufacturer and the model of
your current video adapter, and then click Change.
- Click Show All Devices.
Microsoft Windows 98- On the Settings tab, click Advanced.
- Click the Monitor tab.
- Click to select the Automatically detect Plug
& Play monitors check box.
- Note the manufacturer and the model of your current monitor,
and then click Change.
- Click Next.
- Click Display a list of all the drivers in a
specific location, so you can select the driver you want,
and then click Next.
- Click Show all hardware.
- In the Manufacturers box, click the manufacturer
of your monitor. In the Models box, click the model of
your monitor.
NOTE: If you do not find the manufacturer and the
model of your monitor, click Standard monitor
types in the Manufacturers box and Super VGA
1024x768 in the Models box. - Click OK, or click Next, click Next again,
and then click Finish.
NOTE: If you are prompted to verify that you want to
change the monitor, click Yes. - Click Close, and then click Close again.
Modification Type: | Major | Last Reviewed: | 10/22/2000 |
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Keywords: | kbdisplay kbprb KB271857 |
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