gone_to_stay

Originally posted by thatsteveguy: Quote: Originally posted by gone_to_stay: Quote: okay then how do i get a new one, how much will it cost me, what kind do i need and where can i get it? i hate to be a pain.. and these tests.. how do i run that? idk i feel so dumb lol after you bring up the diagnostic tool clic on the display tab along the top and you will see the option to test direct draw and direct 3d clic those and let each test run. run that first just to see. as for a new video card there are lots of choices but you can always check out this chart S okay i did the tests and u were right it passes all but the 9 one.. would i be safe if i just bought a new computer? I've been looking to do that anyway. Would that drive support the game? thanks so much for your help. Sara

okay then how do i get a new one, how much will it cost me, what kind do i need and where can i get it? i hate to be a pain.. and these tests.. how do i run that? idk i feel so dumb lol

okay i can get to that.. so what do u need to know to help me? well heres like the first part System Manufacturer: eMachines, Inc. System Model: L7VMM2 BIOS: Phoenix - AwardBIOS v6.00PG Processor: AMD Athlon XP 2200+, MMX, 3DNow, ~1.8GHz Memory: 480MB RAM Page File: 276MB used, 848MB available Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904) DX Setup Parameters: Not found DxDiag Version: 5.03.2600.2180 32bit Unicode ------------ DxDiag Notes ------------ DirectX Files Tab: No problems found. Display Tab 1: Hardware-accelerated Direct3D 9 is not available because the display driver does not support it. You may be able to get a newer driver from the hardware manufacturer. Sound Tab 1: No problems found. Sound Tab 2: No problems found. Music Tab: No problems found. Input Tab: No problems found. Network Tab: The registry information for the DirectPlay application 'Sorry' is missing or damaged. You should reinstall that application. Display Devices --------------- Card name: S3 Graphics ProSavageDDR Manufacturer: S3 Graphics, Inc. Chip type: S3 ProSavage DDR DAC type: S3 SDAC Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_5333&DEV_8D04&SUBSYS_0A851019&REV_00 Display Memory: 32.0 MB Current Mode: 1024 x 768 (16 bit) (60Hz) Monitor: Plug and Play Monitor Monitor Max Res: 1600,1200 Driver Name: s3gnb.dll Driver Version: 6.13.0010.1083 (English) DDI Version: 7 Driver Attributes: Final Retail Driver Date/Size: 7/12/2002 23:26:58, 361728 bytes WHQL Logo'd: Yes WHQL Date Stamp: n/a VDD: n/a Mini VDD: s3gnbm.sys Mini VDD Date: 7/12/2002 23:27:04, 155008 bytes Device Identifier: {D7B75DD3-CE44-11CF-9277-8F2AA2C2CB35} Vendor ID: 0x5333 Device ID: 0x8D04 SubSys ID: 0x0A851019 Revision ID: 0x0000 Revision ID: 0x0000 Video Accel: ModeMPEG2_C ModeMPEG2_A ModeMPEG2_D Deinterlace Caps: n/a Registry: OK DDraw Status: Enabled D3D Status: Enabled AGP Status: Enabled DDraw Test Result: Not run D3D7 Test Result: Not run D3D8 Test Result: Not run D3D9 Test Result: Not run

ugh i hate to be so repetitive and i know u all are probably reallu mad.. but im having the same DirectX 9.0c problem. I have windows XP. but see the thing is.. i dont know how to give u all the information every1 else has given. i know i have installed directX 9.0c but im not sure what else to do. I've tried a few other things that other people have suggested.. no luck. i basically need to be told step by step what to do. im really sorry but im dying to play this game. Thanks- Sara Lyn