Vista - i need help loading tomb raider

richard89 · 12-08-2008

hey people new on here just wondering if any one can help me i just been given tomb raider underworld but once the run the set up i get a box pop up asking for different requirements size of screen etc click ok then it will say

failed to initailaze direct 3d with current settings

i have changed them and played about but still nothing can any one help

is it my system? the game? do i have a game card?

thank you
rickard

**stormy13** · 12-08-2008

richard89 welcome to the forums.

System specs would help a lot, especially what video card you have. Grab this,

http://www.vistax64.com/software-too...info-tool.html

Save a log of the Computer info and post the log back here.

richard89 · 12-08-2008

Code:

Step 3 Fail...*************************************************************
********************** Computer Info ************************
*************************************************************

Computer Model: HP G7000 Notebook PC
Computer Manufacturer: Hewlett-Packard
OS Name: Microsoft® Windows Vista™ Home Basic |C:\Windows|\Device\Harddisk0\Partition1
OS Version: 6.0.6000
System Type: X86-based PC
Total Physical Memory: 1013 MB
Windows Directory: C:\Windows
BIOS Version: Default System BIOS
CPU: Intel(R) Celeron(R) CPU          540  @ 1.86GHz
Video Card: Mobile Intel(R) 965 Express Chipset Family
Resolution: 1280 x 800 x 4294967296 colors

is this all that is needed thank you for ur help i no deep down this system prob **** for what is needed lol

**stormy13** · 12-08-2008

Problem is that your laptop is way below the minimum requirements for the game,

Tomb Raider Chronicles - UNDERWORLD PC SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Quote:

Minimum System Requirements
-OPERATING SYSTEM: Microsoft Windows XP (admin rights required)/Microsoft Windows Vista (admin rights required)
CPU: Intel Pentium 4 3+GHz or AMD Athlon 2.5+GHz
RAM: 1GB (Windows XP) / 2GB (Windows Vista) system memory
GRAPHICS: NVIDIA GeForce 6 series 6800GT (or better) / ATI 1800XT (or better)
SOUND: Direct X 9.0c compatible sound card and drivers
DVD-ROM: DVD-ROM drive
HARD DRIVE: 8 GB Free Space
INPUT DEVICES: Keyboard and mouse

I bolded the important bits, and while it might be able to scrape by with the RAM and CPU there is just no way that it will run on the Intel graphics. Sorry to say but if you want to play that game (or just about any other) you're going to need wither,

1. A new laptop that has a video card/adapter that at least meets the minimum requirements

2. A desktop that meets the requirements.

**lordbob75** · 12-08-2008

Agreed. Dont even bother to try it on that laptop.

12-08-2008	#1 (permalink)
richard89 vista home 2 posts	i need help loading tomb raider hey people new on here just wondering if any one can help me i just been given tomb raider underworld but once the run the set up i get a box pop up asking for different requirements size of screen etc click ok then it will say failed to initailaze direct 3d with current settings i have changed them and played about but still nothing can any one help is it my system? the game? do i have a game card? thank you rickard
My System Specs

12-08-2008	#2 (permalink)
stormy13 Vista Ultimate x64 607 posts	Re: i need help loading tomb raider richard89 welcome to the forums. System specs would help a lot, especially what video card you have. Grab this, http://www.vistax64.com/software-too...info-tool.html Save a log of the Computer info and post the log back here.
My System Specs

12-08-2008	#4 (permalink)
stormy13 Vista Ultimate x64 607 posts	Re: i need help loading tomb raider Problem is that your laptop is way below the minimum requirements for the game, Tomb Raider Chronicles - UNDERWORLD PC SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Quote: Minimum System Requirements -OPERATING SYSTEM: Microsoft Windows XP (admin rights required)/Microsoft Windows Vista (admin rights required) CPU: Intel Pentium 4 3+GHz or AMD Athlon 2.5+GHz RAM: 1GB (Windows XP) / 2GB (Windows Vista) system memory GRAPHICS: NVIDIA GeForce 6 series 6800GT (or better) / ATI 1800XT (or better) SOUND: Direct X 9.0c compatible sound card and drivers DVD-ROM: DVD-ROM drive HARD DRIVE: 8 GB Free Space INPUT DEVICES: Keyboard and mouse I bolded the important bits, and while it might be able to scrape by with the RAM and CPU there is just no way that it will run on the Intel graphics. Sorry to say but if you want to play that game (or just about any other) you're going to need wither, 1. A new laptop that has a video card/adapter that at least meets the minimum requirements 2. A desktop that meets the requirements.
My System Specs

12-08-2008	#5 (permalink)
lordbob75 Windows 7 x64 build 7100 & Ubuntu 9.04 1,672 posts	Re: i need help loading tomb raider Agreed. Dont even bother to try it on that laptop.
My System Specs

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