To work around this problem, do not run graphic-intensive programs while you are running your Office 2003 program, or turn the graphics hardware acceleration off on your computer.
Method 1: Use for Microsoft Windows XP
- Click Start, and then click Control Panel.
- Click Appearance and Themes.
- Click Display.
- On the Settings tab, click Advanced.
- On the Troubleshoot tab, move the Hardware acceleration slider control to the third position (from the left), and then click OK.
Note The following message is the description for this position:Disable all DirectDraw and Direct3D accelerations, as well as all cursor and advanced drawing accelerations. Use this setting to correct severe problems with DirectX accelerated applications.
- Click OK to close the Display Properties dialog box.
Method 2: Use for Microsoft Windows 2000
- Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
- Double-click Display.
- On the Settings tab, click Advanced.
- On the Troubleshoot tab, move the Hardware acceleration slider control to the third position (from the left), and then click OK.
Note The following message is the description for this position:Disable all DirectDraw and Direct3D accelerations, as well as all cursor and advanced drawing accelerations. Use this setting to correct severe problems with DirectX accelerated applications.
- Click OK to close the Display Properties dialog box.
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