Cannot init d3d OR grf file has problem?

[Zaft]

I keep getting that error whenever I try to start up aRO. What should I do to fix this problem?

[Mirandu]

Go to your RO directory, and double click on the Setup.exe.
Then choose a resolution and a Direct3D driver. (Are you able to choose one or do you just see ... nothing?)

Or you should check your video card drivers & directX. To do so, press Start -> Run... -> Type in "dxdiag", then go to the "Display" tab. DirectDraw and Direct3D acceleration should be "enabled".

[Zaft]

I went there and next to them it sais Not available and there is also a button next to it that sais disable but I can't push it.

[paladin181]

Believe it or not, go into setup and disable sound, and see if that helps.

[Mirandu]

Hmm.. I believe you need to install video card drivers. Can you play other games? Or did you just format your hard drive and re-installed Windows?

Do you know the name of your video card?

EDIT: Oh and, what does the dxdiag window tell you about the name of your video card? Right above the buttons (in the display tab), there should be something like a "name" or "manufacturer".

[Zaft]

I can't play any other downloadable games. I didn't format my hard drive because I forgot how to. >.<

Here is the info on my video card

Main Driver:vga.dll
Version:5.01.2600.0000
Date:10/10/2006 14:00:00
WHQL logo'd: Yes
Mini VDD:vga.sys
VDD:n/a
DDI Version:unknown

Edit: I also tried the sound thing and it didn't work.

[paladin181]

Disabling sound in the setup menu didn't help? I know that solved this problem in the past. It seemed weird to me since it's a graphical fault, but eh. You may want to see about getting a video card, cause that's an onboard one, and bad at that.

[Mirandu]

Main Driver:vga.dll

Okay, this means, you need video card drivers @.@

Do you have a NVidia video card? Go look here for a driver: http://www.nvidia.com/Download/index.aspx?lang=en-us
ATI video card? http://www.ati.com, then Support & Drivers.

Oh well, I'm sorry that I can't really help you, but without the name of your video card, there's pretty much nothing I can do..
Well, usually when you get/buy the computer, there are driver CDs with it. So you should look if you are able to find them.

Disabling sound in the setup menu didn't help? I know that solved this problem in the past. It seemed weird to me since it's a graphical fault, but eh. You may want to see about getting a video card, cause that's an onboard one, and bad at that.

vga.dll means: Windows uses its "worst" driver, just to be able to print something on the screen. VGA usually (or all the time) means: No driver installed.


EDIT: Just for clarification. It's not a problem about getting RO to work, but a problem about your computer and your video card. But WHEN you got the video card driver once, you'll most likely be able to play RO without any errors.

[paladin181]

I figured it was because of a lck of video card, and it was a very badly made integrated one.

[Mirandu]

I figured it was because of a lck of video card, and it was a very badly made integrated one.

Ya. Usually after re-installing Windows, it uses the VGA driver, no matter if the Video card is good or bad or integrated, until you install the specific drivers for your video card.

[Zaft]

I downloaded the driver but I am still unable to play RO

[Zaft]

The site sais none of the drivers are compatible with my hardware what do I do?

[AceJay]

Are you able to tell us the specs of you computer?

Also, have you EVER run any 3D games? Your card may not be compatible.

[paladin181]

The first question is: what is your hardware?
the second is: specifically, what is your GFX card?

[Aozora]

Open start menu
Then select: run
Type in dxdiag
and press enter.
you'll see a new window, on the tabs on the upper part of the window select display.
Then take a screenshot of the window and post it here