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by vf2002

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please, please, please can someone help me with this problem i have. i downloaded several game demos on this site called gamespy, in order to play games with other people but i can't can never play the games. i get this meaasge:

"cannot create 3d device adapter 0(RAGE IIC PCI (ENGLISH))fullscreen. resolution 1024x768, format X1R5G5B5/D16, refresh 0 Hz error D3DERR_INVALIDCALL"

what does it mean, please, and how do i fix it? what do i need to do to fix this problem so that i can play the games?

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by ann777

Sounds as if your computer/video card may not be set to support the resolution of the game you are trying to play.

Go to Control Panel --> Display and change the settings to match game recommendations and then try.

by thechas

I would check for an updated driver for your video card.
It sounds like it is an ATI Rage II.
Follow all of the guides at ATI's web site to identify the correct driver for the card you have.

Another factor could be that you do not have the bestdriver for your monitor installed.

Also, you may need to update your DirectX.
You can download DirectX from Microsoft.

by thechas

I almost forgot, your video card may not have enough memory to run at the higher resolution required for the games.
Check the hardware requirements in the FAQ section.
You may need a new graphics card.

by jhacker

I think you need a better video card. What kind do you have? You also might want to see if you have the latest video card drivers and direct x installed. I hope this helps.

Jeff

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