Golf 2001: Golf Quits Unexpectedly After the Splash Screen Is Displayed (276530)

SYMPTOMS

When you start Microsoft Golf 2001 Edition, the game may quit unexpectedly after the splash screen is displayed.

NOTE: After the splash screen is displayed, the introductory video should play, and then the game should start.

CAUSE

This behavior can occur if either of the following programs are running on your computer:

Logitech QuickCam
Microsoft NetMeeting

In addition, programs that use Microsoft Windows MCI video playback can cause this behavior to occur.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, quit any programs that use Windows MCI video playback, such as the programs that are listed in the "Cause" section of this article.

To quit programs that are running in the background, follow these steps:

Press CTRL+ALT+DELETE to open the Close Program dialog box.
In the Close Program dialog box, click any program except Explorer or Systray, which are components of Microsoft Windows, and then click End Task.

If you receive a message stating that the program is busy or not responding, click End Task again.
Repeat steps 1 and 2 to quit all unnecessary programs that are running on your computer.

MORE INFORMATION

The third-party products that are discussed in this article are manufactured by companies that are independent of Microsoft. Microsoft makes no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding the performance or reliability of these products.