Combat Flight Simulator 2: Computer Stops Responding (Hangs) When You Start Game or Mission Builder (274605)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Combat Flight Simulator 2: WWII Pacific Theater
This article was previously published under Q274605

SYMPTOMS

When you start Microsoft Combat Flight Simulator 2: WWII Pacific Theater or Mission Builder (included with Combat Flight Simulator 2), the screen may turn black, and your computer may stop responding (hang).

CAUSE

This behavior may occur if your video adapter, 3D accelerator card, or monitor does not support one of the following screen resolutions in full-screen mode:
  • 800 by 600 pixels
  • 1024 by 768 pixels
The menu screens in Combat Flight Simulator 2 can only be displayed at a screen resolution of 800 by 600 pixels.

Mission Builder can only run at a screen resolution of 1024 by 768 pixels.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in Microsoft Combat Flight Simulator 2: WWII Pacific Theater, version 1.0.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:4/13/2004
Keywords:kbbug kbdisplay kbpending KB274605
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