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Failed to initialize display

September 19, 2008 7:44:10 AM from Stardock ForumsStardock Forums

I'm trying to start The Political Machine 2008 on my Eee PC 1000h with a GMA950 integrated graphics-card and it crashes instantly with the error message 'Failed to initialize display'.

the original Political Machine demo works well on this computer, as long as I change the resolution to at least 1024x768, but that doesn't seem to do the trick here.

I'd be grateful if anyone can help me out with this problem.

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Reply #1 September 19, 2008 11:42:42 AM
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Post the contents of your "debug.err" file and we'll see if we can get this figured out for you.  The file can be opened with notepad and is located here "documents/my games/polmachine2008/debug.err".  This file will have system specs as well as game messages that can help us track down your issue.

Thanks,
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Reply #2 September 21, 2008 8:53:17 PM
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Debug Message:  Version 1.50 last updated on: Wed Sep 17 11:56:23 2008
Debug Message:  *********DXDiag info follows.*********
System Info
Time: 9/22/2008, 02:50:11
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
Machine Name: NORMANDY
Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 3 (2600.xpsp.080413-2111)
Languages: English (Regional Setting: Swedish)
System Manufacturer: ASUSTeK Computer INC.
System Model: 1000H
BIOS: BIOS Date: 07/11/08 16:01:18 Ver: 08.00.12
Processor: Intel(R) Atom(TM) CPU N270   @ 1.60GHz (2 CPUs)
Physical Memory: 1016MB RAM
Page File: 401MB used, 2039MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS


Display Info
Display device 1:
Device Name: \\.\DISPLAY1
Card Name: Mobile Intel(R) 945 Express Chipset Family
Manufacturer: Intel Corporation
Chip Type: Intel(R) GMA 950
DAC Type: Internal
Key Device: Enum\PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_27AE&SUBSYS_83401043&REV_03
Display Memory: 128.0 MB
Current Display Mode: 1024 x 768 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor Name: Plug and Play Monitor
Monitor Max Resolution: 1600,1200
Driver Name: igxprd32.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0010.4906
Driver Date: 12/19/2007 17:32:12
DirectX Acceleration Enabled: Yes
 


Sound info
Sound device 1:
Description: Realtek HD Audio output
Default Sound Playback: Yes
Default Voice Playback: Yes
Hardware ID: HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_10EC&DEV_0269&SUBSYS_1043831A&REV_1000
Manufacturer ID: 1
Product ID: 100
Driver Name: RtkHDAud.sys
Provider: Realtek Semiconductor Corp.
Driver Version: 5.10.0000.5631
Driver Date: 5/27/2008 05:27:28
Type: WDM
Other Drivers:
Acceleration Level: 3
Cap Flags: 0
Min/Max Sample Rate: 0, 0
 


Debug Message:  *********END dxdiag info.*********
Debug Message:  Entering WinMain
Debug Message:  ******* Starting Game Shell *******
Debug Message:  Candidate Outlines: ON
Debug Message:  Map Glow: ON
Debug Message:  Candidate Animated Bobbling: ON
Debug Message:  ParseCommandLine:
Debug Message:  ERROR (CDrawManager): Unable to retrieve animation core pointer from the component factory.
Debug Message:  No compatible devices found.
Debug Message:  InitializeDevice FAILED
Debug Message:  InitializeD3DDrawManager FAILED
Debug Message:  InitializeDirect3D Failed.
Debug Message:  Shell Initialization failed

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Here the debug.err file is, I hope that you recognize what the error is caused by and if it's fixable.

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Reply #3 September 22, 2008 1:40:36 PM
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hdafgard,

The drivers you have installed for your video card are dated 12/19/2007.

Please check the Intel website for updated drivers for your Intel 945 Express Chipset.

 

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Reply #4 September 22, 2008 2:58:47 PM
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There are no more recent drivers available from Intel's website.

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Reply #5 September 22, 2008 4:09:59 PM
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hdafgard,

I typed in "intel 945 drivers" at intels website and followed the links to get to this page: http://downloadcenter.intel.com/Product_Filter.aspx?ProductID=2301

I selected Windows XP Home Edition (which is what you have) and it popped up with drivers as new as 2/15/08.  So try those and let us know.  And if you are able to install the new ones, make sure to restart the PC and then retry the game.  If you still have issues even with the new drivers, repost the contents of the debug.err file.  It gets overwritten each time the game is run, and may have new messages in it.

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Reply #6 September 22, 2008 5:38:22 PM
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Debug Message:  Version 1.50 last updated on: Wed Sep 17 11:56:23 2008
Debug Message:  *********DXDiag info follows.*********
System Info
Time: 9/22/2008, 23:29:53
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
Machine Name: NORMANDY
Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 3 (2600.xpsp.080413-2111)
Languages: English (Regional Setting: Swedish)
System Manufacturer: ASUSTeK Computer INC.
System Model: 1000H
BIOS: BIOS Date: 07/11/08 16:01:18 Ver: 08.00.12
Processor: Intel(R) Atom(TM) CPU N270   @ 1.60GHz (2 CPUs)
Physical Memory: 1016MB RAM
Page File: 315MB used, 2124MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS


Display Info
Display device 1:
Device Name: \\.\DISPLAY1
Card Name: Mobile Intel(R) 945 Express Chipset Family
Manufacturer: Intel Corporation
Chip Type: Intel(R) GMA 950
DAC Type: Internal
Key Device: Enum\PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_27AE&SUBSYS_83401043&REV_03
Display Memory: 128.0 MB
Current Display Mode: 1024 x 768 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor Name: Plug and Play Monitor
Monitor Max Resolution: 1600,1200
Driver Name: igxprd32.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0010.4926
Driver Date: 2/15/2008 13:12:06
DirectX Acceleration Enabled: Yes
 


Sound info
Sound device 1:
Description: Realtek HD Audio output
Default Sound Playback: Yes
Default Voice Playback: Yes
Hardware ID: HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_10EC&DEV_0269&SUBSYS_1043831A&REV_1000
Manufacturer ID: 1
Product ID: 100
Driver Name: RtkHDAud.sys
Provider: Realtek Semiconductor Corp.
Driver Version: 5.10.0000.5631
Driver Date: 5/27/2008 05:27:28
Type: WDM
Other Drivers:
Acceleration Level: 3
Cap Flags: 0
Min/Max Sample Rate: 0, 0
 


Debug Message:  *********END dxdiag info.*********
Debug Message:  Entering WinMain
Debug Message:  ******* Starting Game Shell *******
Debug Message:  Candidate Outlines: ON
Debug Message:  Map Glow: ON
Debug Message:  Candidate Animated Bobbling: ON
Debug Message:  ParseCommandLine:
Debug Message:  ERROR (CDrawManager): Unable to retrieve animation core pointer from the component factory.
Debug Message:  No compatible devices found.
Debug Message:  InitializeDevice FAILED
Debug Message:  InitializeD3DDrawManager FAILED
Debug Message:  InitializeDirect3D Failed.
Debug Message:  Shell Initialization failed

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I still get the same problem as last time, if you know more about the error reported in the debug.err file I'd be very grateful.

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