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Trouble starting 2.2
gammerz:
I'm also having problems with "no hardware acceleration detected". Cannot spot any differences between mine and post #67 error log.
Using:-
Windows XP Pro on Intel P3 800 MHz 256 MB RAM.
Graphics: NVIDIA RIVA TNT 2 model 64/model 64 pro with driver version 4.6.7.3 (both MS and nvidia report drivers up to date)
geever:
I remember somebody was using the game with TNT2 so it should work. Make sure you have openGL. I think it could be disabled with old drivers.
-geever
gammerz:
--- Quote from: geever on July 05, 2009, 12:31:36 pm ---I remember somebody was using the game with TNT2 so it should work. Make sure you have openGL. I think it could be disabled with old drivers.
-geever
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Thanks for the reply but I have no idea what this means. How do I make sure I have openGL? How do I check that it is enabled/disabled? As I understand, other website recommends not downloading openGL as it's part of the graphics driver, so I've done nothing yet. What I really need is some step by step instructions please. Thanks.
odie:
--- Quote from: gammerz on July 05, 2009, 04:02:27 am ---I'm also having problems with "no hardware acceleration detected". Cannot spot any differences between mine and post #67 error log.
Using:-
Windows XP Pro on Intel P3 800 MHz 256 MB RAM.
Graphics: NVIDIA RIVA TNT 2 model 64/model 64 pro with driver version 4.6.7.3 (both MS and nvidia report drivers up to date)
--- End quote ---
Hi gammerz,
Your computer is relatively under-spec for a windows XP Pro. I supposed u have Service Pack (SP) 3 running and installed and patched. If so, its going to be worse.
First thing to get it to load up, u need some at least 512MB of ram (I highly recommend 1GB to 2GB). If u do not have the luxury of $$, u need to tweak your windows to get it to max out in performance.
1) First thing is to disable all unnecessary processes. (Startups and Resident memory programs [TSRs].
If this sounds too technical already, it means uninstall your unwanted programs, and at the bottom right hand side where your clock usually is, right cilk on all unnecessary applications loaded and Quit/Exit them.
2) Delete all unnecessary files and CLEAR your TRASHBIN / Recycle Bin.
3) Tweak your Windows Swap File (Thats the file most ppl ask u to tweak anyway). An online simple guide is here: Link for Editing Swap File on Win XP
A little more on this. Go to the last point of that tutorial link above. At the Custom Size part, since u r running 256MB ram only, u should :
a) Change the C drive to another drive (A partition that IS NOT the same as the harddisk of the OS, meaning: a different harddisk's partition like D or E).
b) The size should be maybe 2MB for C (A must) and put at least 512MB (it usually is "Your Ram Size" x 1.5). I recommend if you have alot of harddisk space to spare, put in : Initial Size - 2048MB, Max 4095MB.
c) Do a system restart, boot into safe mode: (Code from : PCHELL)
--- Code: --- * If the computer is running, shut down Windows, and then turn off the power
* Wait 30 seconds, and then turn the computer on.
* Start tapping the F8 key. The Windows Advanced Options Menu appears. If you begin tapping the F8 key too soon, some computers display a "keyboard error" message. To resolve this, restart the computer and try again.
* Ensure that the Safe mode option is selected.
* Press Enter. The computer then begins to start in Safe mode.
* When you are finished with all troubleshooting, close all programs and restart the computer as you normally would.
--- End code ---
d) Do a defrag from there.
e) Restart your computer.
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After you have done the above, your system is partially tweaked. You may wish to tweak if further, but then again i do not know your technical knowledge level of WinXP. So bump this thread again when u r done and do indicate how much more u wish to tweak your system.....
(Btw, this still does not means u can run the UFOAI very quickly - if it does load, cos your hardware specs really is short of RAM.....)
geever:
--- Quote from: gammerz on July 06, 2009, 01:13:44 am ---Thanks for the reply but I have no idea what this means. How do I make sure I have openGL? How do I check that it is enabled/disabled? As I understand, other website recommends not downloading openGL as it's part of the graphics driver, so I've done nothing yet. What I really need is some step by step instructions please. Thanks.
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First check the 'video initialization' part of the ufoconsole.log. if there is something like
--- Code: ---GL_VENDOR: Microsoft Corporation
GL_RENDERER: GDI Generic
GL_VERSION: 1.1.0
--- End code ---
That's bad. Microsoft opengl.dll doesn't provide 3d acceleration. You can check the configuration of your nvidia driver (Right click on desktop, settings, advanced....) if there is an openGL option.
-geever
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