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More info?)
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"SIMON" <SIMON@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:16940BB9-D0B7-4171-A876-E0C6C94E3746@microsoft.com...
> Thanks Michael i will give everything a try
>
> Simon
>
> "Michael Solomon (MS-MVP)" wrote:
>
>> A couple of possibilities. One, you may need updated drivers for the
>> graphics card on the computer. You need to check the card manufacturer's
>> website for the latest XP compatible drivers.
>>
>> Another possibility is something running in the background is stealing
>> the
>> focus. If any other applications are open when playing the game, close
>> them
>> before playing and see if that resolves the issue. That said, there are
>> numerous things that run in the background, various background
>> applications
>> that help XP run and others are things such as applications that
>> routinely
>> check for updates. Antivirus applications often do this. You may need
>> to
>> check the options of various applications to only check for updates at a
>> certain time, a time when your son wouldn't usually be playing the game.
>>
>> Another possibility is not enough memory for the graphics card but I'm
>> not
>> real optimistic that's the issue as that would usually cause the system
>> to
>> lock up. Nonetheless, it shouldn't be overlooked, especially if the
>> system
>> shares video memory with main system memory. That usually means that
>> graphics are run from the motherboard instead of a discrete add-in card
>> with its own memory.
>>
>> If none of this helps, you might want to try this question on the
>> windowsxp.games newsgroup and be sure to tell them what you've tried up
>> to
>> that point to resolve the issue.
>>
>> --
>> In memory of our dear friend, MVP Alex Nichol.
>>
>> Michael Solomon MS-MVP
>> Windows Shell/User
>>
https://mvp.support.microsoft.com/communities/mvp.aspx
>> Backup is a PC User's Best Friend
>> DTS-L.Org: http://www.dts-l.org/
>>
>>
>> "SIMON" <SIMON@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:EE02B906-0402-47C8-8B36-4D2AFC7B1709@microsoft.com...
>> > Hi,
>> > can anybody help?
>> > I have had installed FM2005 on my pc for some time now and at no
>> > particular
>> > part or time in the game it just stops and switches to desktop.(my
>> > son`s
>> > game)He has to restart the game.
>> > Sometimes it plays ok.......strange!!!!!
>> > i am a novice so advise me as so please!
>> > I am running XP HOME with service pack 2 installed. Is there anytrhing
>> > else
>> > you need to know in order to advise me.
>> > many thanks in advance and anticipation
>> >
>> > simon
>>
>>
>>
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