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Unable To Start Game Error Message

April 20, 2009 3:32:58 AM from Demigod ForumsDemigod Forums

When I attempt to start the game, I receive a message saying: "Unable to start. Unable to create Direct3D. Please ensure system has current video drivers."

It should be noted that I only receive this message after I hook up my LGW2242T monitor up to my laptop. I can run the game fine on the laptop (WIndows XP Pro), but as soon as I hook the monitor up to the laptop the game will not run. I have the most recent drivers for both my video card and monitor. The monitor I hook up to this laptop works for every other game I own. Any suggestions?

Thanks!

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BulletMagnet
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Reply #1 April 20, 2009 6:08:40 AM
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very odd indeed.

try; plugging in the monitor, tracking down the game.prefs file, making it migrate to the Desktop, and then running DG.

if that fails, then delete the new game.prefs file and put the old one back.

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Reply #2 June 19, 2009 12:16:15 AM
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I'm not sure if i am in the right place but...

I get this error can someone help me?

-Unable to Start-
Hardware instancing required
Please ensure system has current video drivers

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Reply #3 June 19, 2009 11:22:41 AM
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@Crimson

Try loading the game without the monitor, go to the settings, and turn the resolution to the default lowest setting(or windowed mode).  Close out of the game, hook the monitor back up, and try loading it then.

 

@221192

What type of video card are you running?  If you're not sure, can you go to Start->Run(or Start Search in Vista) and type 'dxdiag' and hit enter.  Your video card name should be listed under any of the 'Display' tabs.

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Reply #4 June 19, 2009 4:32:28 PM
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I have it in spanish... i let you some names..

Radeon 9250

Radeon 9250 AGP (0x5960)

Internal DAC (400Mhz)

256.0 mb

1280x1024 (32bit)(75hz)

Monitor Plug and Play

Hope you help me

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Reply #5 June 19, 2009 5:58:10 PM
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Radeon 9250 AGP

That video card does not meet the requirement to run Demigod:

ATI Radeon X1600 / Nvidia GeForce 6800 or better

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Reply #6 June 19, 2009 6:36:20 PM
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Oh.. thx anyway i will continue owning at dota =/

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