Rise of Nations is unexpectedly minimized to the taskbar (912836)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Rise of Nations

SYMPTOMS

When you play Microsoft Rise of Nations, the game is unexpectedly minimized to the taskbar.

CAUSE

This issue occurs if the IPInSightMonitor 01 program is running in the background.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, follow these steps:
  1. Click Start, click Run, type msconfig, and then click OK.
  2. Click the Startup tab, and then click to clear the check box for the IPMon32 startup item.
  3. Click OK.
  4. When you are prompted to restart the computer, click Restart.

MORE INFORMATION

IP InSight is installed with Verizon DSL accounts and other DSL accounts. IP InSight is a quality of service monitor and diagnostic tool that can be used to troubleshoot DSL connection problems.

For more information about how to troubleshoot this type of issue, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

303032 Games: The game stops responding or quits unexpectedly

The third-party products that this article discusses 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:1/4/2006
Keywords:kbprb KB912836 kbAudEndUser
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