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The Sims* Game Produces Black Screen or Vertical Stripes Upon Exit

Symptom(s):
The Sims* Game Produces Black Screen or Vertical Stripes Upon Exit

Cause:
DirectX* issue with this game.

Solution:
Download and install the latest graphics driver from Intel. You may also want to check the manufacturer's website † for updates, patches, and information; additionally, you may want to contact Microsoft* for any DirectX* updates.

  † This link will take you off of the Intel Web site. Intel does not control the content of the destination Web Site.

This applies to:
Intel® 82810 Graphics and Memory Controller Hub (GMCH)
Intel® 82815 Graphics Controller

End of Interactive Support Announcement
These products are no longer being manufactured by Intel. Additionally, Intel no longer provides interactive support for these products via telephone or e-mail, nor will Intel provide any future software updates to support new operating systems or improve compatibility with third party devices and software products.

THESE DOCUMENTS ARE PROVIDED FOR HISTORICAL REFERENCE PURPOSES ONLY AND ARE SUBJECT TO THE TERMS SET FORTH IN THE "LEGAL INFORMATION" LINK BELOW.For information on currently available Intel products, please see www.intel.com and/or developer.intel.com
Solution ID: CS-003897 (1.0.3595590.3469945)
Date Created: 27-Dec-2002
Last Modified: 03-Aug-2005
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