Spring CD Sampler: README.TXT Contents
  
PSS ID Number: Q115824
Article last modified on 07-09-1998
 
1994
 
WINDOWS
 

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1994
WINDOWS
kbreadme kbmm
 
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The information in this article applies to:
 
 - Microsoft Home CD Sampler, Spring 1994
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SUMMARY
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The following is the contents of the README.TXT file for Home CD Sampler,
Spring 1994.
 
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If you would like more information on how to obtain the products
shown on the Microsoft Home CD Sampler, please call Microsoft's
Customer Service Department at 1-800-426-9400.
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SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
 
To run this CD, you'll need:
 
A personal computer with a 386sx or higher Microprocessor, 4MB
of memory, 1 MB of available hard disk space, CD-ROM drive.
 
VGA+ (256-color) display.
 
MS-DOS operating system version 3.1 or later.
 
Microsoft Windows operating system version 3.1 or later.
 
Microsoft Mouse or compatible pointing device.
 
Audio board, headphones, or speakers are recommended.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
1. Color problems when running with other applications.
2. System color requirements.
3. Director Player error messages.
4. Video problems.
5. Sound problems.
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1) Color problems when running with other applications
 
To get the best performance when running the Microsoft Home CD
Sampler we recommend that you close all other applications,
including any screen savers, before running the sampler.
 
2) System color requirements
 
The Microsoft Home CD Sampler is meant to run specifically in
256 colors.  If you have trouble running the demo, it runs slow,
or the colors look funny, or you receive error messages relating
to your video driver, you may want to change your display driver
settings. To do this go to Program Manager and go into Windows
Setup in the "main" program group and change the display driver
to one that uses 256 colors.  You may also want to change the
resolution to 640x480 for better performance.
 
3) Director Player error messages
 
You may receive an error message that says "Director Player
Error: Unable to find movie named <drive letter>:\MSHOME.MMM.
This may also mean that you do not have enough memory to
run the Microsoft Home CD Sampler.  Try closing all applications
that are open and then run the Sampler again.
 
4) Video Problems
 
There might be some problems running the Microsoft Home CD Sampler
with some ATI Mach 8 or 32 video drivers. If you have a problems with
the CD Sampler when using these cards, go to the settings for these
drivers in "Main" Program Manager group and turn the "Device Bitmaps"
off.
 
5) Sound problems
 
The Microsoft Home CD Sampler will run without a sound card,
but it is much more informative and entertaining if you are able
to play sounds on your computer. If you know that you have a sound
card but it is not working with the CD Sampler (or Windows) you
need to set up the card to play under Windows. Make sure that the
volume for your speakers is set an audible level.
 
A small number of Media Vision sound card drivers (Pro Audio Spectrum
cards) may not play the sound in the Microsoft Home CD Sampler
correctly. You may hear choppy sound or sentences cut off. If you
have a Media Vision card and experience problems, you may need to
upgrade your driver. Contact Media Vision Technical support to find
out how to obtain a new driver.
 
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Version           : 1994
Platform          : WINDOWS
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Copyright Microsoft Corporation 1998.