Links 2001: Error Message When You Start Links: Failed: 0x800400x - Winerr Unspecified Create Surface 0x1bf048 256x256 3d Symmetry Test (305182)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Links 2001
This article was previously published under Q305182

SYMPTOMS

When you start Microsoft Links 2001, you may receive an error message similar to the following:
Failed: 0x800400x - winerr unspecified create surface 0x1bf048 256x256 3d symmetry test

CAUSE

This behavior can occur if you use Links 2001 on a computer in which the NeoMagic video adapter is installed, and you have hardware acceleration turned on.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, follow the steps appropriate to your operating system.

Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition (Me) and Microsoft Windows 98

  1. Quit all programs.
  2. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
  3. Double-click System.
  4. On the Performance tab, click Graphics.
  5. Adjust the Hardware acceleration setting to None.
  6. Click OK, and then click Close.
  7. When prompted to restart the computer, click Yes.

Microsoft Windows 2000

  1. Quit all programs.
  2. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
  3. Double-click Display.
  4. On the Settings tab, click Advanced.
  5. On the Troubleshooting tab, adjust the Hardware acceleration setting to None.
  6. Click OK twice.

MORE 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.

For additional information about hardware acceleration and games, click the article number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

161961 Display Problems, Errors, or Computer Locks When Starting Game

Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:1/7/2006
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