Lemmings 3: Error 55.53: Unable to Calibrate Timer

 Last reviewed: August 30, 1996
Article ID: Q126450
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows 95

SYMPTOMS

When you try to start the MS-DOS-based game Lemmings 3, you receive the following error message: 

   error 55.53: unable to calibrate timer
When you try to run the L3.BAT file in an MS-DOS window, your computer stops responding (hangs) and you must restart the computer.

CAUSE

Lemmings 3 cannot start or run in a windowed MS-DOS environment. Lemmings 3 requires a full-screen MS-DOS environment.

RESOLUTION

To correct this problem, set the Screen Usage settings for Lemmings 3 as follows:

  1. Use the right mouse button to click the Lemmings 3 icon and then click Properties on the menu that appears.

  2. Click the Screen tab.

  3. Under Usage, click the Full-Screen option button.

  4. Click the Apply button and then click the OK button.

MORE INFORMATION

Lemmings 3 is manufactured by Psygnosis Ltd., a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding this product's performance or reliability.

KBCategory: kberrmsg kb3rdparty kbui kbdisplay
KBSubcategory: wpp95 win95 appscomp
Additional reference words: 95

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Last reviewed: August 30, 1996
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