Article: Q126450
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): WINDOWS:95
Operating System(s):
Keyword(s): win95 appscomp kbAppCompatibility
Last Modified: 28-JUL-2001
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The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Windows 95
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SYMPTOMS
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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
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Lemmings 3 cannot start or run in a windowed MS-DOS environment. Lemmings 3
requires a full-screen MS-DOS environment.
RESOLUTION
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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
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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:
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Keywords : win95 appscomp kbAppCompatibility
Technology : kbWin95search kbZNotKeyword3
Version : WINDOWS:95
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