Cannot init d3d error

[TurtleisDed]

Well I just had to reformat this computer and I've just re-downloaded RO, I've run the patch and the sakray but whenever I try and run the program it comes up with the d3d or grf error. I've used dxdiag to test everything and they all work fine, but the game still won't work. The computer has been running RO since about August (before the reformat). Any ideas on what I can do?

[TurtleisDed]

Does anyone know at all please, because I have to go back to mine today and I wanted to sort this computer out. I was going to try that netmeet thingy but I don't understand how to do it properly or if what I am doing is right.

[Najara]

Change your graphic driver/sound, it's in your setup.exe



If it didn't work, try ~Axle~'s solutions: http://www.anthemro.com/forums/index.php/topic,68159.0.html

[TurtleisDed]

Firstly thanks for replying, secondly I did already try and do that and the tests went fine, here's what it says in dxdiag;

The system is using the generic video driver.  Please install video driver provided by the hardware manufacturer.
To test DirectDraw functionality, click the "Test DirectDraw" button above.
Direct3D functionality not available.  You should verify that the driver is a final version from the hardware manufacturer.

I've tried turning my sound off and it still hasn't made a difference.

[Najara]

Alright, then you should download + install Direct X9.0c

[Fidelis]

The system is using the generic video driver.  Please install video driver provided by the hardware manufacturer.

I think he should rather try installing the video card driver. After formatting a computer, and installing XP or Vista, most people forget to install video card drivers, since Vista and XP come with a generic driver that supports 1024x768 resolutions with 16-32 bit (so it looks like the driver is already installed). However, these generic drivers don't work with games, as they do not support 3D graphics, and RO is a game that needs Direct3D.

By the way, XP already comes with DirectX 9, and Vista with DirectX 10, so unless someone is using Windows 98 SE (which isn't supported anymore anyway due to the new client, I believe), or 2000, DirectX shouldn't really be an issue.

[TurtleisDed]

Okay as soon as I am back I will try and get the drivers