MechWarrior 4 Error Message: Nested Exception! Cause: 'EnterWindowMode' (279621)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft MechWarrior 4: Vengeance
This article was previously published under Q279621

SYMPTOMS

When you play Microsoft MechWarrior 4: Vengeance, you may receive any of the following error messages:
  • Nested Exception! Cause: 'EnterWindowMode'.
  • STOP: FAILED (0x8876024e - DDERR_UNSUPPORTEDMODE).

CAUSE

This behavior can occur if the following conditions are true:
  • MechWarrior 4 is installed on a Microsoft Windows 2000-based computer.
  • Your screensaver has started.

    -or-

    You pressed CTRL+ALT+DELETE to lock your workstation.

RESOLUTION

To prevent this issue from occurring, turn off your screensaver before you start the game, and quit the game before you press CTRL+ALT+DELETE.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:12/5/2002
Keywords:kbenv kberrmsg kbprb KB279621
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