Lemmings 3: Error 55.53: Unable to Calibrate Timer

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.

Additional query words:

Keywords : win95 appscomp wpp95
Version : WINDOWS:95
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type :


Last Reviewed: January 5, 2000
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