FS98/2000: Flight Simulator Starts Minimized (198306)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Flight Simulator 2000
  • Microsoft Flight Simulator 2000 Professional Edition
  • Microsoft Flight Simulator 98

This article was previously published under Q198306

SYMPTOMS

When you start Microsoft Flight Simulator 98 or Microsoft Flight Simulator 2000 from the Start menu, Flight Simulator may start as a minimized program (appearing as a button on the taskbar).

In addition, Flight Simulator may stop responding (hang) when you quit the game.

CAUSE

This behavior can occur if you quit Flight Simulator when it is running minimized.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue:
  1. Right-click Start, and then click Open.
  2. Double-click the Programs folder.
  3. Double-click the Microsoft Games folder.
  4. Double-click the Flight Simulator 98 or Flight Simulator 2000 folder.
  5. Right-click Flight Simulator 98 or Flight Simulator 2000, and then click Properties.
  6. Click the Shortcut tab.
  7. In the Run box, click Normal window, and then click OK.
  8. Close all open windows.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of this article.

MORE INFORMATION

This behavior can also occur if you attempt to shut down the computer while Flight Simulator is running minimized. In this case, your computer may hang or display a black screen after you see the "Please wait while your computer shuts down" or "Windows is shutting down" screen.

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/13/2003
Keywords:kbbug kbenv kbpending KB198306