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by vf2002

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hi.
i am trying to play the game everquest on the internet but my system keeps saying: "no 3D devices found". what does this mean and how do i fix it. thnx.:)

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by volak_sao

The game may require that your machine must have both 3D devices and drivers installed before you can play it. Contact your local supplier and get them installed.

Regards
Volak

by fenaikh

Hi

You need to upgrade to DirectX 8.1 or the latest DirectX version.

Good luck

Mohamed

by fenaikh

pls visit this microsoft site.

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/directx/

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by bughunter

Also you can check your Direct 3D status by going to Run\dxdiag.exe and then selecting the display tab. Toward the bottom of the page you will be told if Direct 3D is enabled or not and you can test the Direct 3D capability.

by thechas

The message means that the software does not find any "compatable" 3D devices installed on your system.

Your video or sound card may not be able to run the game software. (this is common if the video is built into the motherboard)

Before buying any new hardware, start by updating all of your drivers.
Download the latest drivers for your Motherboard / chipset
DirectX (from Microsoft)
Video card driver
Sound card driver

Install the updates in the same order as above.

If you still have problems, run dxdiag (directX diagnostics) from the run box on the start menu.
This will test the 3D performance of your system, and help you determine what to upgrade.

Chas

by vh_s

This error message is related to the video card. To be able to play present games with 3 dimension capability, a better video card is required.

Simple put, buy a new video card.

vh_s

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