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What went wrong?

I suppose this could be put in gaming but more people read this part plus the problem is a hardware one.

Just installed Doom 3 but won't initialize. This is the error message:

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Originally Posted by Error Message

Couldn't find proc address for: wglGetExtensionsStringARB
Couldn't find proc address for: wglSwapIntervalEXT
Couldn't find proc address for: wglGetPixelFormatAttribivARB
Couldn't find proc address for: wglGetPixelFormatAttribfvARB
Couldn't find proc address for: wglChoosePixelFormatARB
Couldn't find proc address for: wglCreatePbufferARB
Couldn't find proc address for: wglGetPbufferDCARB
Couldn't find proc address for: wglReleasePbufferDCARB
Couldn't find proc address for: wglDestroyPbufferARB
Couldn't find proc address for: wglQueryPbufferARB
Couldn't find proc address for: wglBindTexImageARB
Couldn't find proc address for: wglReleaseTexImageARB
Couldn't find proc address for: wglSetPbufferAttribARB

------- Input Initialization -------
Initializing DirectInput...
mouse: DirectInput initialized.
keyboard: DirectInput initialized.
------------------------------------
sound: STEREO
X..GL_ARB_multitexture not found
X..GL_ARB_texture_env_combine not found
X..GL_ARB_texture_cube_map not found
X..GL_ARB_texture_env_dot3 not found
X..GL_ARB_texture_env_add not found
X..GL_ARB_texture_non_power_of_two not found
X..GL_ARB_texture_compression not found
X..GL_EXT_texture_filter_anisotropic not found
X..GL_EXT_texture_lod not found
X..GL_1.4_texture_lod_bias not found
X..GL_EXT_shared_texture_palette not found
X..GL_EXT_texture3D not found
X..GL_EXT_stencil_wrap not found
X..GL_NV_register_combiners not found
X..GL_EXT_stencil_two_side not found
X..GL_ATI_separate_stencil not found
X..GL_ATI_fragment_shader not found
X..GL_ARB_vertex_buffer_object not found
X..GL_ARB_vertex_program not found
X..GL_ARB_fragment_program not found
********************
ERROR: The current video card / driver combination does not support the necessary features
********************
Error during initialization
Shutting down OpenGL subsystem
...wglMakeCurrent( NULL, NULL ): success
...deleting GL context: success
...releasing DC: success
...destroying window
...resetting display
...shutting down QGL
...unloading OpenGL DLL

I don't do gaming but the first thing that came to my mind was Direct X so I'm downloading it as I type - but if that's not the problem then does anybody know what it may be?

Anybody know what that problem may be?

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What graphics card have you got ?

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Originally Posted by Diamond

Hmm GeForce 4 MX420

Think that'l be your problem then m8, don't think it supports the game.

Could be wrong though, so may be worth upgrading DX to the latest version and seeing what happens.

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Originally Posted by Steve H

Think that'l be your problem then m8, don't think it supports the game.

Could be wrong though, so may be worth upgrading DX to the latest version and seeing what happens.

Yes, thanks :)

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Not compatible, I think. Check id's website to confirm, but I think you need a more recent card (even if it is campatible, it will run like a 3-legged dog, I'm afraid)

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Same card as I have, if I had Doom 3 I could say if it worked or not :erm:

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It would probably work at 320x280 on low detail*, you'd also need the newest drivers to ensure you have the latest OpenGL version.

*I've seen it running on a Voodoo5 in this forum before. :eek: :D

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Originally Posted by SUPPORTED CHIPSETS

ATIÃƒÆ’Ã†â€™ÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã…Â¡ÃƒÆ’Ã¢â‚¬Å¡Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â® Radeon(tm) 8500
ATIÃƒÆ’Ã†â€™ÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã…Â¡ÃƒÆ’Ã¢â‚¬Å¡Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â® Radeon(tm) 9000
ATIÃƒÆ’Ã†â€™ÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã…Â¡ÃƒÆ’Ã¢â‚¬Å¡Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â® Radeon(tm) 9200
ATIÃƒÆ’Ã†â€™ÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã…Â¡ÃƒÆ’Ã¢â‚¬Å¡Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â® Radeon(tm) 9500
ATIÃƒÆ’Ã†â€™ÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã…Â¡ÃƒÆ’Ã¢â‚¬Å¡Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â® Radeon(tm) 9600
ATIÃƒÆ’Ã†â€™ÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã…Â¡ÃƒÆ’Ã¢â‚¬Å¡Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â® Radeon(tm) 9700
ATIÃƒÆ’Ã†â€™ÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã…Â¡ÃƒÆ’Ã¢â‚¬Å¡Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â® Radeon(tm) 9800
All nVidiaÃƒÆ’Ã†â€™ÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã…Â¡ÃƒÆ’Ã¢â‚¬Å¡Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â® GeForce(tm) 3/Ti series
All nVidiaÃƒÆ’Ã†â€™ÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã…Â¡ÃƒÆ’Ã¢â‚¬Å¡Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â® GeForce(tm) 4MX series
All nVidiaÃƒÆ’Ã†â€™ÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã…Â¡ÃƒÆ’Ã¢â‚¬Å¡Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â® GeForce(tm) 4/Ti series
All nVidiaÃƒÆ’Ã†â€™ÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã…Â¡ÃƒÆ’Ã¢â‚¬Å¡Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â® GeForce(tm) FX series
nVidiaÃƒÆ’Ã†â€™ÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã…Â¡ÃƒÆ’Ã¢â‚¬Å¡Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â® GeForce(tm) 6800

:confused: Does this exclude mine then? (GeForce 420MX)

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Originally Posted by Richard M

It would probably work at 320x280 on low detail*, you'd also need the newest drivers to ensure you have the latest OpenGL version.

*I've seen it running on a Voodoo5 in this forum before. :eek: :D

I've had it running (if you can call it that) on my laptop's radeon 7500 - at a whole 2 - or even 3 fps :)

I'd say that even if the card would run it - it would be virtually impossible to play...

Re: What went wrong?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Richard M

It would probably work at 320x280 on low detail*, you'd also need the newest drivers to ensure you have the latest OpenGL version.

*I've seen it running on a Voodoo5 in this forum before. :eek: :D

OK I'll try and get some OpenGL drivers. Thanks.

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Direct X didn't work btw people :rolleyes:

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Just an idea - are you running this from a shortcut on the desktop? Have you tried running the exe file directly from the install directory....

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I can't be bothered lol. Far too tired. I'll try tomorrow.

I guess I'm just behind the times with my hardware.

Thanks guys :tu:

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Quote:

Originally Posted by dilligaf1701

Just an idea - are you running this from a shortcut on the desktop? Have you tried running the exe file directly from the install directory....

Just tried running it from the directory. No difference :rolleyes:

Nvm eh.

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i had a similar error on another system, uninstalling the old graphics drivers and installing the latest ones from the web did the trick for a freinds system.

it even ran on a crappy 32mb sis card on a laptop, yes it was lagged! :D

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Just installed some nDVIA drivers and it's working!

Thankyou very much guys! :tu: :)

Isn't too fast though!

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told you it was the drivers ;)

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Originally Posted by kronas

told you it was the drivers ;)

Most problems like that tend to be... good call all the same.

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Quote:

Originally Posted by kronas

told you it was the drivers ;)

Actually no, it was me that told him it was the drivers but anyway... ;)

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Richard M

Actually no, it was me that told him it was the drivers but anyway... ;)

lol i did state someone had the same problem, ill admit i missed the last line of your post at the time as i only saw 'upgrade directx , all the same... he who helps usally gets what he wants ;)

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Richard M

Actually no, it was me that told him it was the drivers but anyway... ;)

Your having a rep for that :D

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Hmm it'll work for me then as i have a Geforce 4 MX420/64MB

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Wayne A

Hmm it'll work for me then as i have a Geforce 4 MX420/64MB

Only just. I have that card plus Pentium 4 2.5Ghz and it's no more than 5 frames per second on a half decent resolution. :(

Re: What went wrong?

320x280 on low detail should be playable I hope.

EDIT: On that CPU you will get an awesome experience with a ATI Radeon 9800 Pro which cost ÃƒÆ’Ã†â€™ÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã…Â¡ÃƒÆ’Ã¢â‚¬Å¡Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â£100 these days. (if you have more than 512MB DDR RAM) :)

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Yeah. Anyway I'm thinking about buying a graphics card at the weekend, hoping that will drastically improve the speed of play.

EDIT: ÃƒÆ’Ã†â€™ÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã…Â¡ÃƒÆ’Ã¢â‚¬Å¡Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â£100? I'll have to have a word with the old man. I have 256MB DDR at the moment, what will that be like?

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Erm, "OK".
512 would be much better, 1GB would be excellent.
I run my main machines with 1GB of PC3200 DDR. :)

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Originally Posted by Richard M

Erm, "OK".
512 would be much better, 1GB would be excellent.
I run my main machines with 1GB of PC3200 DDR. :)

Christ :shocked:

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Diamond

Only just. I have that card plus Pentium 4 2.5Ghz and it's no more than 5 frames per second on a half decent resolution. :(

I have a 1.74Ghz AMD Athalon XP processor.

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Wayne A

I have a 1.74Ghz AMD Athalon XP processor.

I think it's memory which is most important to be honest

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Upgrade to 512MB with a Radeon 9800 Pro and you'll be fine. :)

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512MB memory is low on certain games these days. I have 512mb DDR RAM and I get a lot of disk activity in certain games because there isn't enough. My processor isn't too good either, just a Duron 1.8GHZ. Also have the GeForce4 MX420 though.