I'm having a problem with my DirectX. I have 9.0c installed, and all the tests return 'No Problems' but I get D3D Device errors & Direct Draw errors.
 
I only get a Direct Draw error from 'Sim City 4' but right after the error, i'm able to play the game fine.
 
I have never updated drivers before, so I don't know much about it. From what I learned I have to goto the manufactures site and download the updates there, which I have done, but I still have the error.
 
Here's some info I hope will help.
 
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System Information
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Time of this report: 7/5/2005, 16:50:28
Machine name: ------------------
Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp_sp2_gdr.050301-1519)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: Dell Computer Corporation
System Model: Dimension 2400
BIOS: Phoenix ROM BIOS PLUS Version 1.10 A05
Processor: Intel Celeron CPU 2.40GHz
Memory: 254MB RAM
Page File: 204MB used, 420MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
DxDiag Version: 5.03.2600.2180 32bit Unicode
 
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DxDiag Notes
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DirectX Files Tab: No problems found.
Display Tab 1: No problems found. Direct3D functionality not available. You should verify that the driver is a final version from the hardware manufacturer.
Sound Tab 1: No problems found.
Music Tab: No problems found.
Input Tab: No problems found.
Network Tab: No problems found.
 
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Display Devices
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Card name: Intel 82845G/GL/GE/PE/GV Graphics Controller
Manufacturer: Intel Corporation
Chip type: Intel 82845G Graphics Controller
DAC type: Internal
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_2562&SUBSYS_01601028&REV_01
Display Memory: n/a
Current Mode: 1024 x 768 (32 bit) (75Hz)
Monitor: Plug and Play Monitor
Monitor Max Res: 1600,1200
Driver Name: ialmrnt5.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0010.4020 (English)
DDI Version: unknown
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 1/23/2005 10:56:00, 37951 bytes
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
WHQL Date Stamp: n/a
VDD: n/a
Mini VDD: ialmnt5.sys
Mini VDD Date: 1/23/2005 11:05:06, 804317 bytes
Device Identifier: {D7B78E66-6622-11CF-2C7C-6A21A0C2CB35}
Vendor ID: 0x8086
Device ID: 0x2562
SubSys ID: 0x01601028
Revision ID: 0x0001
Revision ID: 0x0001
Video Accel:
Deinterlace Caps: n/a
Registry: OK
DDraw Status: Not Available
D3D Status: Not Available
AGP Status: Not Available
DDraw Test Result: Not run
D3D7 Test Result: Not run
D3D8 Test Result: Not run
D3D9 Test Result: Not run
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Hope that's enough, if not let me know. I don't have any problems playing any other games, just "Knights Online" & "sim City 4" give me problem.
 
Thanks for any help.
 
-Matt