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    Cant Play Age of empires 1 and expansion and Aoe 2 DESPRITE NEED OF HELP

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by TonyT, Mar 5, 2008.

  1. TonyT

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    Ok just recently purchased a brand new lap top!

    Specs:

    Windows Vista Home Premium
    TOSHIBA Notebook
    Intel (R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU T7250 @ 2.00GHz 2.00GHz
    2046 MB ram
    32 - bit Operating System!
    200GB HD

    Ok my video Card is the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 2600

    I installed Age of Empires 1, Age of empires 1 expansion Rise of rome and also Age of Empires 2 age of kings and conquours.

    Installation was complete on all games.
    Go to open it and this error appears every time

    "Could Not Initialize graphic system. Make sure that your video card is compatible with direct draw"

    i thought it was something to do with vista so i tryed playing the game on my cousins laptop. Her graphics card is the Radeon Xpress 1150 and it works perfectly.

    I have rang a heap of people, tryed SOOOO many things and nothing works.
    PLEASE would anyone give me any tips on fixing this problem?????
    Is it Fixable????

    Cheers ppl :)
     
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    NULL Notebook Consultant

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    try installing direct x.
     
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  3. Adaptive

    Adaptive Notebook Consultant NBR Reviewer

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    you might need to run in xp compatibility mode. make sure the games are all patched. otherwise, i don't have enough experience with vista, but i hope that helps.
     
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  4. Adaptive

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    Oh, you might also want to try going to the ATI site and downloading the latest drivers for the 2xxx/3xxx series and mod them with the mobility modder to install:

    http://www.driverheaven.net/modtool/
     
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  5. TonyT

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    Awesome thanks for the info.
    I have already installed different direct 9 10 etc and nothing changed.
    Also tryed running it in XP compatibility mode nothing changed.

    ok i will try the ATI site. i have just today downloaded the newest version 8.2 and nothing happen.

    Its a tough one but thanx for help!!
     
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  7. TonyT

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    Cool Defoe

    Thanx a heap for that just giving it a go now.....
     
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  8. TonyT

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    Hmmm very good to find that but, im pretty sure thats with windows XP
    i got vista its slightly different cant find the point where he says in the General Tab, ****down below there is "Devie usage"*****

    is that because vista is different?? how would u do that in vista???
     
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  9. TonyT

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    All it says on the general tab is:

    ATI Mobility Radeon HD 2600
    Device type : Display Adapters
    Manufacturer: ATI Technoligies Inc
    Location: PCI bus 1, device 0, function 0

    Device Status:

    This Device Is working Properly!!
     
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  10. Defoe

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    There should be an option to disable it somewhere...possibly a drop down menu? I use XP so I dont know much about Vista.

    Edit: That link was to a Vista users forum so Im guessing that guys solution should work for Vista.
     
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  11. TonyT

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    HAHAHAH

    I did it a bit of a different way yes! i restarted it then BANG it worked unbelivable!! finally!! thanks a HEAP defoe legend ;)
     
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    Anytime mate! Enjoy the game.
     
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    Just the graphics r a little dodgey now thats all! probs cant fix that now ay :)

    Thanx a heap defoe,good find ;)
     
    TonyT, Mar 5, 2008
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