[modeleng] Re: Direct Error
- From: "David Armstrong" <dud.one@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <modeleng@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sat, 19 Aug 2006 09:20:54 +0100
the problem is compatability with directx 9
it can be one of 2 things
make sure your running directx 9 and all the drivers are up todate
(this was a major fault with directx 9.0c ) but is fixed with the latest
updates
alternatively the video hardware driver is not compatable on the laptop
some of the newer games needs 3d graphics with 256Mb graphics ram
which is not the same as ram on the pc , this is specific to the video
controller
two options
( buy a new laptop ! which may have the same problem , or delete the
ame )
i know what i'd do , laptop's are notorious for graphics problems
Dave
----- Original Message -----
From: "I.D.PRIEST." <idpriest@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <modeleng@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Saturday, August 19, 2006 9:03 AM
Subject: [modeleng] Direct Error
> Gents,
> I know this isn't quite model engineering but it is spoiling my model
> engineering time so I'm prepared to take the wrap.
>
> My son has installed a game on his lap top [pentium dual core, tons of
> memory and so on so forth] When he tried to play the game all he gets is
> the report DIRECT 3D ERROR CREATE DEVICE FAILED.
>
> The game when istalled on my machine [pentium 4 but only a 32meg graphics
> card gives the same error report.
>
> Anyone got any ideas.
>
> Ill now go and beat myself for posting an off topic post.
>
> Suitably admonished IDP
>
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> safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in
> sideways, Champagne in one hand - strawberries in the other,
> body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming WOO HOO - What a
> Ride!"
>
> "Never drive faster than your gaurdian angel can fly"
>
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