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When you start the Tiger Woods 99 program on your Windows 2000-based computer, the announcers voice may make static or crackling sounds. Also, you may hear sound clipping during the game introduction and when you play the game.

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Article ID: 264321 - Last Review: February 28, 2007 - Revision: 3.2

Tiger Woods 99 Makes Crackling or Static Sounds and Sounds Are Clipped

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SYMPTOMS

When you start the Tiger Woods 99 program on your Windows 2000-based computer, the announcers voice may make static or crackling sounds. Also, you may hear sound clipping during the game introduction and when you play the game.

CAUSE

This issue occurs because Tiger Woods 99 is not totally compatible with Windows 2000.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, contact the manufacturer of Tiger Woods 99 to inquire about the availability of a fix for this issue.

To work around this issue, use either of the following methods:
  • You may be able to diminish the symptoms by removing hardware acceleration.
  • You can run this game on a computer that uses a supported operating system such as Microsoft Windows 95. For additional information about supported operating systems, contact the program manufacturer.

STATUS

This behavior is by design.

MORE INFORMATION

The third-party products that are discussed in this article are manufactured by companies that are independent of Microsoft. Microsoft makes no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding the performance or reliability of these products.

APPLIES TO
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Edition
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