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games don't play
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23. July 2007 @ 08:43 |
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You don't actually need to reformat and lose your data, you can just install windows over the top, it's not ideal though. If you can reformat, that's better. As for the serial, if it doesn't let you activate, just do it over the phone.
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ravens1
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23. July 2007 @ 11:23 |
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I tried to reformat except on this computer it is a little more complicated. I reformatted easily on my other computer, but not this one. I put in the xp disc and it doesn't boot. There should be a time where it says press any key to install windows, or something like it, but there's not. My computer just starts up. I forgot, how do i boot my xp cd?
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23. July 2007 @ 11:27 |
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Go into your BIOS and go to your boot devices menu, put your CD-ROM first, before your hard drive.
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ravens1
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23. July 2007 @ 16:01 |
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I reformatted successfully, installed my game, and it works!
BIG thanks to Nelmeco and sammorris. And thanks to 1cecold.
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ravens1
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23. July 2007 @ 18:36 |
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Ok, i was happy. But after installing 2 other games i get a similar message. The messages say that the game couldn't find a graphics driver...? Here a screen shot:
Why am i getting this message?
I installed the graphics card driver. I don't understand! It's like my card isn't being recognized. Its compatible with Directx 9.0c
EDIT: I tried playing the game that works, and now it doesn't. I just was playing it about an hour ago, and now it gives me an error message! I'm getting really pissed at my video card or whatever is causing these new problems!! Heres screen shot: 
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24. July 2007 @ 00:14 |
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Try changing the driver, there may be a bug with that one. Either that or your graphics chipset isn't working properly.
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24. July 2007 @ 06:02 |
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Life is good!
GrandpaBruce - Vietnam Vet - 1970 - 1971
Computer: Intel Core i7-920 Nehalim;Asus P6T Deluxe V2
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24. July 2007 @ 06:40 |
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Did you run an old game? Old games run in 256 colours, and sometimes they don't set them back afterwards. Go to your display settings (rightclick on desktop, go properties, then settings) and make sure you have 16-bit or 32-bit colour, and not 256 colours.
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ravens1
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24. July 2007 @ 08:45 |
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"Try changing the driver, there may be a bug with that one." - The driver i have now installed is from the cd that came with the video card. My driver version is 8.241.0.0, and the driver on ATI site is 6.11. So you guys think i should install the driver on ATI site?
"Make sure that you have the latest DirectX 9.0c installed." - I downloaded that file and installed it correctly.
"Did you run an old game? Old games run in 256 colours, and sometimes they don't set them back afterwards. Go to your display settings (rightclick on desktop, go properties, then settings) and make sure you have 16-bit or 32-bit colour, and not 256 colours." - No, i didn't run a game in 256. See what happens is that i can play like rise of nations once (launch it, play and exit) then if i try to play it again by double clicking the shortcut, i get that error i posted before.
If nothing works out i might just return the video card and get a new one. Thanks so much for the replies. You guys are all very helpful. :)
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24. July 2007 @ 09:18 |
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Have you checked the desktop colour setting is right though?
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ravens1
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24. July 2007 @ 10:19 |
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Yeah, the desktop setting is right.
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ravens1
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25. July 2007 @ 08:52 |
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I returned my video card and bought a different one. Now my games work very well! Thanks again... :)
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25. July 2007 @ 09:08 |
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Originally posted by ravens1:
I returned my video card and bought a different one. Now my games work very well! Thanks again... :)
Glad to see that you got it sorted. You are welcome.
Life is good!
GrandpaBruce - Vietnam Vet - 1970 - 1971
Computer: Intel Core i7-920 Nehalim;Asus P6T Deluxe V2
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1ceCold
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25. July 2007 @ 11:38 |
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Not a problem. Thats what i'm here for.
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