Blank Error Message Installing Puzzle Collection

ID: Q191948


The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows 98


SYMPTOMS

When you are installing Puzzle Collection from the Interactive CD Sampler link on the page that opens when you install the Windows 98 CD-ROM, you may receive an error message that consists of only an "X" in a red circle.


CAUSE

This behavior can occur if Windows is set to use only 16 colors.


RESOLUTION

To work around this issue, choose a color palette of more than 16 colors:

  1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.


  2. Double-click Display.


  3. Click the Settings tab.


  4. In the Colors box, click 256 Colors (or a higher setting).


  5. Click OK. If you are prompted to restart your computer, do so.


Keywords : kbenv kberrmsg win98
Version : WINDOWS:
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbprb


Last Reviewed: January 23, 1999
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