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    Call of Duty 4 Crashing

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by RovingCalypso, Jan 7, 2008.

  1. RovingCalypso

    RovingCalypso Notebook Consultant

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    I've installed COD4 and when I run it, it cashes citing some DirectX error.

    I am running it on a C2D 1.6ghz, 1gig ram, win xp sp2 and gma X3100. I think this issue is not related to the graphics card (as some might think).

    Any ideas?
     
    RovingCalypso, Jan 7, 2008
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    If it's a DirectX error then reinstalling DirectX might help?
     
    Harleyquin07, Jan 7, 2008
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    Isnt that the x3100 ? afaik those cards are tuned to run 3dmark but not actual new games .
     
    gilo, Jan 7, 2008
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    Yes it is the x3100, but COD4 runs on x3100 and this issue is unrelated to that.
     
    RovingCalypso, Jan 7, 2008
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    As it suggested up there, you should try to reinstall DirectX. Also, new drivers for graphic card might help (you can download it from Intel's site).
    X3100 is not suitable for gaming (but it is the strongest integrated GPU these days, though) but for CoD4 it is enough. Just keep sure that you shouldn't put settings more than medium, or similar errors to this one might appear.
     
    MadHater, Jan 7, 2008
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    DirectX reinstall didn't help.

    Any ideas?
     
    RovingCalypso, Jan 7, 2008
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    If the directX reinstall didn't help then the next thing to try is updated drivers. Look up Intel's website and see what's available.
     
    Harleyquin07, Jan 7, 2008
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    I had the same error on XP, as my sound drivers aren't installed. Perhaps it's a similar problem? Also, did you force the game to run in software mode? CoD2/4 can run exclusively in hardware mode.
     
    Deify88, Jan 7, 2008
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  9. RovingCalypso

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    Shoot, I changed it to software mode sometime back. :eek:

    Have to change that back, any idea how to do that?

    Thanks a ton
     
    RovingCalypso, Jan 7, 2008
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  10. KGann

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    -Off topic- Why does your signature say you have an 8600GT, if you have a X3100?
     
    KGann, Jan 7, 2008
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  11. RovingCalypso

    RovingCalypso Notebook Consultant

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    Thats a different notebook. The one I am talking about is a HP Compaq 6720.
     
    RovingCalypso, Jan 8, 2008
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    Oh, ok. Why not just play it on your Vostro, if that's not too dumb of a question?
     
    KGann, Jan 8, 2008
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