my pc used to work properly with games that requires direct x and video card, after I've formatted my system I installed direct x 9 into my pc, but when I run a game it asks me for direct x 9 or a compatible 3d video card, whats the problem?\n\nPS: the game used to work properly before I formatted my system, now I can't run any 3d game at all
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Try re-installing the game and updating all of your drivers.
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Sounds like your having a RAM problem, You could try adjusting the games you are playing, so that they don't use up so much of the memory in 1 whack, other than that, unless you install more ram then ye can't play yer games\n\nR3dm0
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Yes, it is in version 9, version 10 will be coming out at the end of the year, available only with Vista, everyone else can feel free to upgrade to DX 9.0L.  I need to know what graphics card you have otherwise it may not be possible for you to make FULL use of directx 9, however, you may still be able to install it.  But the only way to get full support for DX 9 is to get a new graphics card.\n\nWell, that I don't understand because the game should have included DX9 on the disc.  DirectX 9 can be downloaded from Microsoft and you should have it if you have been running updates on a regular basis.  Here, do this go to Start > Run and type dxdiag in the box, that will tell you (among other things) what version of DirectX you have.\n\nAnd yes the 6200TC (as weak of a card as it is) supports DX9 though it's not for serious (any) gaming at all, in my opinion.
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start-> run-> type dxdiag\n\nshould say at bottom of the thing that pops up "direct X version"\n\n\nhttp://www.google.com/search?btnI=I%27m+Feeling+Lucky&q=download+directX
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You gave no indication of what kind of computer it is. Is it older than say 5 years old? If so, it simply might not be compatible with modern games.
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Is your motherboard using AGP or PCI-Express video card?\nIf AGP, is it 2x, 4x or 8x?\nIf you don't play those newest PC games, you don't need to upgrade your video at all.
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With the added details, I would have to say the card you bought is pooched.\n\nLaptops are a tough nut.  I build my own desktops, and have done so for around 20 years now.  Laptops, you just don't have the same freedom.  Too many propriatery parts.\n\nYou might want to buy a new video card of the same make and model and give it a shot.  The one you bought was from somebody else's laptop that probably no longer works.\n\n------------\n\nYou are scaring me.  You replaced a video card in a laptop?  Er, how many pieces did you have to tear it into to do that?\n\nDesktop, no problem.  Laptop?  Whoa...\n\n"It's worse than that, it's dead Jim"
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Hi! Just wanted to ask Do you have the original game DVD.\nWell if not then you must explore the DVD and open the folder named "CRACK" and copy the icon there(it must b similar to the game icon) and Paste it to the directory where you installed the geame. It will ask whether you want to replace the file(There will be difference in the size) Select yes and \nTA! DA!\nIt will work\nTry it.\nOr might be 3D-Graphics card Problem\nHope it works\nI know i had to survive by just seeing it untill dad brought A new compitable 3d card\ndesaijayk@hotmail.com\nThankz
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I hope you have yourself a recent restore point, go back to it.  I know they tell you to uninstall the drivers... blah blah blah, back in the day that would have been true.  But the magic of todays hardware and drivers puts the past in the past.  The idea behind using the ATi Catalyst Control Center is that you don't need to do that.  I went from the X800XL to the X1600Pro and here's what happened... ATi is configuring your new graphics card, please wait...\n\nEventually it notified me installation was complete and asked me to restart I did and everything was fine.  So with new hardware you don't need to uninstall and reinstall drivers, it just works.  The same is true for nVidia drivers, all you have to do is swap cards and the driver will recognize the new card.\n\nThe reason is that manufacturers now use unified drivers which not only makes development easier, it's cheaper also.  So find yourself a restore point and the old drivers should be reinstated AND should recognize the 9800Pro provided you are using the Catalyst Control Center, if not... that is what you should install, I'd use that first rather than attempting to use the drivers on the CD.\n\nYou do realize that the 9800Pro is old school and doesn't support SM 3.0 or HDR goodies, right?
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if your software is up to 9 you should be ok....what you should be worried about are high end graphis with enhanced pixel shaders. Most new games require enhanced pixel shaders, direct x 9.0 and other specs, you should be asking yourself how new is the game and how old is your card, if there is a big gap in age, be alittle hesitant.
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what does it do when you try, otherwise I'll just assume its direct X, or not properally installed drivers for your card.
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Your graphics card is too old to be compatible with DirectX 9.0C which is required for many if not most newer games. Try to download 9.0 C just in case:\nhttp://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=0A9B6820-BFBB-4799-9908-D418CDEAC197&displaylang=en
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I have that PC game, but not that problem. Your best bet is to check your video card with that specific game title in a Search. you will find the answer in forums somewhere.  Trust me, all the answers are already found out and posted somewhere in a forum. Look up that game's troubleshooting forums and search your video card with already posted answers, perhaps on a sticky in troubleshooting or "known errors" or something of the like. They'll tell you how to fix it. Sometimes downgrading, sometimes upgrading, sometimes changing settings somewhere. You'll get it fixed.
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Sounds like your video card doesn't support 3D graphics. Somewhere on the box will be the minimum requirements for the game - check them out before upgrading your system.
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You must have direct-x installed\nIf you do, go to your start menu and click run\ntype 'dxdiag' and hit enter\nin the dialog box that shows up, go under video and see what graphics card is listed.\nThen you can google for the drivers\n\nIf this doesnt work,\nRight click on my computer and select properties\nunder hardware, select device manager\nunder video cards, look for the name and google for drivers\n\nIf that too doesnt work,\nopen up your cpu and look at the graphics card itself. It will definetely have the manufacturers name printed on it\nthen google for drivers\n\nPeace.
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I think you got a display driver issue.  Do you know what kind of display adapter in your computer?  You can find out by checking your device manager or right click any where on your desktop, then select properties.  You should see a pop up and select settings.  It will tell what kind of display adapter or video card. If you have the video card drivers with you, try re-install the video drivers.  Another way to solve this problem is to go to Control Panel, double click on the System icon and select Hardware, the select Device Manager.  Once you're in Device Manager, click on the + sign next to the display adapters. Right click to either reinstall the driver OR uninstall it and restart Windows. You might also need to update the Direct X in your Windows.
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Can I just ask why do you need more than 256MB or even 128MB memory in your graphics card? Trust me, if you're looking for better performance in video games or graphical programs this is not the solution as 128MB - 256MB is perfectly well for high details video games.\n\nAnyway, I do not think it can be done. If that's what your motherboard accepts that that's it.