OpenGL and Video Problem

[Keiko]

Hey

 

I am having problems starting up my TSL game, the sceen stays black, and comes up with an error message, well on my system report screen I have 2 fails, here is what everything says:

 

 

[sWKotOR]

ReportDateTime=12/8/2005 5:17:05 PM

SysInfoVersion=v1.00.60

GameExists=1

GameVersion=v2.00.424

GameInstallLocation=C:\Program Files\LucasArts\SWKotOR2\

 

[OS]

Name=WinXP

Version=Windows XP v5.1 build 2600 Service Pack 2

Service Pack=Service Pack 2

Status=Pass

 

[swapFiles]

C:\pagefile.sys=384

 

[CPU]

CPUCount=1

CPUSpeed=2170

CPUFamily=6

CPUModel=8

CPUStepping=1

CPUVendor=AMD

CPUName=AMD Athlon XP 2700+

Status=Pass

 

[Memory]

RAM=256

Status=Warning

 

[Disk Free Space]

C: (NTFS), UNICODE=37.68GB

Status=Pass

 

[CD-ROMs]

DriveLetters=D:\

Drives=LITE-ON LTR-52327S,TSSTcorp CDW/DVD TS-H492A

 

[Video]

Video Card Name=RADEON 9600 PRO Family (Microsoft Corporation)

Video Memory=128

Desktop Resolution=1024x768x32 @ 60Hz

DirectX=DirectX 9.0c (4.09.00.0904)

OpenGL Version=1.1.0

OpenGL Vendor=Microsoft Corporation

OpenGL Renderer=GDI Generic

Vid Card Status=Pass

Vid Card Driver Status=Fail

GL Status=Fail

DX Status=Pass

 

[Audio]

Sound Card Name=NVIDIA® nForce Audio Codec Interface

Status=Pass

 

 

;Game Options from swkotor2.ini

 

[Display Options]

FullScreen=1

Disable Movies=0

Disable Intro Movies=0

Sort Modules=1

Width=640

Height=480

BitsPerPixels=32

RefreshRate=60

 

[sound Options]

Disable Sound=0

 

[Graphics Options]

EnableHardwareMouse=1

FullScreen=0

 

[Game Options]

 

[config]

firstrun=0

 

I know i am not running the proper version of OpenGL, but it worked fine on my other driver, before I had to take it in and get a new CD Driver. Can anyone help me with this? thanks!

 

-Smallz

[Det. Bart Lasiter]

It looks like from this line:

Vid Card Driver Status=Fail

that you may want to update your drivers (I think it's Catalyst 5.12). You can get the drivers from ATi's website.

[Keiko]

Thanks, am i going to have to re-install the game, and will this give me a virus?

 

 

EDIT: Am i going to have to re-install everything on my computer for this to work?

[stingerhs]

hehe, updating your graphics drivers is as easy as downloading them, running the installer, and then restarting your computer. no other work is required.

 

and i don't think either ATI or Nvidia could even begin to think about the bad PR they'd get for including a virus with their drivers, even accidentally or by a hacker. so, short answer, updating your video drivers will not give your compy a virus.

[Keiko]

Thanks guys, your lifesavers!

 

EDIT: Will this solve my OpenGL Problem also?

[Det. Bart Lasiter]

It's worth a shot, and it seems like (from the data you posted), that it should.

[stingerhs]

it should solve the OpenGL issue as the latest drivers will get you the latest version of OpenGL that your graphics card will support.

[Keiko]

Thanks guys, it worked! I can finally play again! Thanks SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO MUCH!

 

-Smallz

[Pavlos]

Really, when removing drivers you should clean your registry of the old ones, deleting the old ready for the new, though it isn't necessary. I'm glad you got it working again.

[lukeiamyourdad]

and i don't think either ATI or Nvidia could even begin to think about the bad PR they'd get for including a virus with their drivers, even accidentally or by a hacker.

 

 

Careful here. You have to make sure that you're downloading the driver from a safe source (ie the official site). It's the safest place.