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If configured for Direct3D, you might also see this problem coupled with the
“Direct3D initialization failed” message.
To remedy this problem, follow the steps outlined in Basic troubleshooting
start point
on page 7690 and configure for Software. If 3ds Max opens correctly
in this mode, check the video card manufacturers for updated drivers for the
display mode you'd prefer to use.
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