Metal Gear Solid: Game Quits Unexpectedly When Character Dies (307578)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Metal Gear Solid
This article was previously published under Q307578
WARNING:This information is preliminary and has not been confirmed or tested by Microsoft. Use only with discretion.

SYMPTOMS

When your character dies during a session of Microsoft Metal Gear Solid, and the game proceeds to the Game Over screen, Metal Gear Solid may quit unexpectedly.

CAUSE

This behavior can occur if a video adapter that is based on the Intel 810 chip set is installed in your computer.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, download and install the latest version of the video driver for your video adapter from your hardware manufacturer's Web site. Or, download and install the video driver from the following Intel Web site:

http://support.intel.com/support/graphics/intel810

MORE INFORMATION

To identify the manufacturer and model of your video adapter, follow these steps:
  1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
  2. Double-click System.
  3. Click the Device Manager tab.
  4. Click the plus sign (+) next to Display adapters to expand the branch.
  5. In the Display adapters branch, note the manufacturer and the model of your video adapter, and then click OK.
  6. Close Control Panel.
For information about how to contact your hardware manufacturer, click the appropriate article number in the following list to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

65416 Hardware and Software Third-Party Vendor Contact List, A-K

60781 Hardware and Software Third-Party Vendor Contact List, L-P

60782 Hardware and Software Third-Party Vendor Contact List, Q-Z

Microsoft provides third-party contact information to help you find technical support. This contact information may change without notice. Microsoft does not guarantee the accuracy of this third-party contact 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.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:1/7/2006
Keywords:kbprb KB307578
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