Access Violation Error Message Installing MechCommander

• Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
• Microsoft Windows 2000 Server

SYMPTOMS

When you install the Microprose MechCommander program, you may receive an access violation error message in the Cpuid.exe process. However, the installation may finish, and the program may work correctly.

NOTE: By default Dr. Watson generates a message about the program not working, but if you have enabled visual notification in Dr. Watson, you must click OK to close the Dr. Watson dialog box.

CAUSE

The issue can occur because the Cpuid.exe program used by the MechCommander installation program is incompatible with Windows 2000.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, contact MicroProse to inquire about the availability of a fix for this issue, or ignore this error message during setup.

MORE INFORMATION

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Additional query words:

Keywords : kb3rdparty kberrmsg
Version : WINDOWS:2000
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbprb