Hi. Just downloaded TPM Express and I get a white screen with some options down the right hand side rather than the opening menu screen. It looks like a common problem with old video cards, but I just want to make sure incase it's a different problem.
Debug info:
Debug Message: Version 1.50 last updated on: Wed Sep 17 11:56:23 2008
Debug Message: *********DXDiag info follows.*********
System Info
Time: 7/3/2009, 15:56:54
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
Machine Name: RHODES-8D8C2F66
Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 3 (2600.xpsp_sp3_gdr.090206-1234)
Languages: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: NEC Computers International
System Model: 00000000000000000000000
BIOS: Default System BIOS
Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 2.53GHz
Physical Memory: 768MB RAM
Page File: 450MB used, 1424MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
Display Info
Display device 1:
Device Name: \\.\DISPLAY1
Card Name: NVIDIA GeForce4 MX 440
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip Type: GeForce4 MX 440
DAC Type: Integrated RAMDAC
Key Device: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0171&SUBSYS_A161107D&REV_A3
Display Memory: 64.0 MB
Current Display Mode: 1152 x 864 (32 bit) (75Hz)
Monitor Name: Plug and Play Monitor
Monitor Max Resolution: 1600,1200
Driver Name: nv4_disp.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0010.9371
Driver Date: 10/22/2006 12:22:00
DirectX Acceleration Enabled: Yes
Sound info
Sound device 1:
Description: Realtek AC97 Audio
Default Sound Playback: Yes
Default Voice Playback: Yes
Hardware ID: PCI\VEN_1039&DEV_7012&SUBSYS_200B1631&REV_A0
Manufacturer ID: 1
Product ID: 100
Driver Name: ALCXWDM.SYS
Provider: Realtek Semiconductor Corp.
Driver Version: 5.10.0000.5620
Driver Date: 6/21/2004 17:53:20
Type: WDM
Other Drivers:
Acceleration Level: 3
Cap Flags: 0
Min/Max Sample Rate: 0, 0
Sound device 1:
Description: Modem #0 Line Playback (emulated)
Default Sound Playback: No
Default Voice Playback: No
Hardware ID:
Manufacturer ID: 1
Product ID: 81
Driver Name:
Provider:
Driver Version:
Driver Date:
Type: Emulated
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: Using 0 samples for multisampling.
Debug Message: Game Resolution: 1024 x 768 (full screen mode)
Debug Message: HAL (software vertex processing)NVIDIA GeForce4 MX 440
Debug Message: Presentation Interval: Immediate.
Debug Message: Refresh Rate: 0hz.
Debug Message: Back Buffer Bit Depth: X8R8G8B8.
Debug Message: 32-bit z-buffer using 24-bits for the depth channel and 8-bits for the stencil channel.
Debug Message: ** Checking Direct3D 9 Device Capabilities ************************************
Debug Message: A full-color cursor is supported in hardware at high resolution modes.
Debug Message: Bump mapping is not supported.
Debug Message: Device is now ready
Debug Message: RGB in format 6:6:6, Masks reported as ff0000:ff00:ff
Debug Message: Shell initialization complete
Debug Message: ***** Initializing Game *****
Debug Message: No files found matching mask fonts\*.otf
Debug Message: Timer Frequency is 0 369e99
Debug Message: Initializing sound card.
Debug Message: initailizing bink
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Program Files\Stardock Games\The Political Machine 2008 Express\Movies\*.bik
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Program Files\Stardock Games\The Political Machine 2008 Express\Data\*xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Rhodes\My Documents\My Games\TPM2008Express/Campaign\*xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Rhodes\My Documents\My Games\TPM2008Express/Candidates\*xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Rhodes\My Documents\My Games\TPM2008Express/Gfx\*xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Rhodes\My Documents\My Games\TPM2008Express/Maps\*xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Rhodes\My Documents\My Games\TPM2008Express/Snapshots\*xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Rhodes\My Documents\My Games\TPM2008Express/Candidates/Configs\*xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Rhodes\My Documents\My Games\TPM2008Express/Candidates/Packages\*xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Rhodes\My Documents\My Games\TPM2008Express/Gfx/Candidates\*xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Rhodes\My Documents\My Games\TPM2008Express/Gfx/Icons\*xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Rhodes\My Documents\My Games\TPM2008Express/Maps\*.PM2MapListXML
Debug Message: Map list file loaded successfully!
Debug Message: Create setup screens.
Debug Message: Create setup screens.
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Rhodes\My Documents\My Games\TPM2008Express\Candidates\Configs\*.candidatecfgxml
Debug Message: WARNING: Model Batch detected Shader 3.0, but the hardware technique failed to validate.
Debug Message: WARNING: Model Batch failed to validate shader technique. Attempting to find a valid technque.
Debug Message: WARNING: Model Batch detected Shader 3.0, but the hardware technique failed to validate.
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Debug Message: WARNING: Model Batch detected Shader 3.0, but the hardware technique failed to validate.
Debug Message: WARNING: Model Batch failed to validate shader technique. Attempting to find a valid technque.
Debug Message: WARNING: Model Batch detected Shader 3.0, but the hardware technique failed to validate.
Debug Message: WARNING: Model Batch failed to validate shader technique. Attempting to find a valid technque.
Debug Message: WARNING: Model Batch detected Shader 3.0, but the hardware technique failed to validate.
Debug Message: WARNING: Model Batch failed to validate shader technique. Attempting to find a valid technque.
Debug Message: WARNING: Model Batch detected Shader 3.0, but the hardware technique failed to validate.
Debug Message: WARNING: Model Batch failed to validate shader technique. Attempting to find a valid technque.
Debug Message: WARNING: Model Batch detected Shader 3.0, but the hardware technique failed to validate.
Debug Message: WARNING: Model Batch failed to validate shader technique. Attempting to find a valid technque.
Debug Message: WARNING: Model Batch detected Shader 3.0, but the hardware technique failed to validate.
Debug Message: WARNING: Model Batch failed to validate shader technique. Attempting to find a valid technque.
Debug Message: WARNING: Model Batch detected Shader 3.0, but the hardware technique failed to validate.
Debug Message: WARNING: Model Batch failed to validate shader technique. Attempting to find a valid technque.
Debug Message: WARNING: Model Batch detected Shader 3.0, but the hardware technique failed to validate.
Debug Message: WARNING: Model Batch failed to validate shader technique. Attempting to find a valid technque.
Debug Message: WARNING: Model Batch detected Shader 3.0, but the hardware technique failed to validate.
Debug Message: WARNING: Model Batch failed to validate shader technique. Attempting to find a valid technque.
Debug Message: WARNING: Model Batch detected Shader 3.0, but the hardware technique failed to validate.
Debug Message: WARNING: Model Batch failed to validate shader technique. Attempting to find a valid technque.
Debug Message: WARNING: Model Batch detected Shader 3.0, but the hardware technique failed to validate.
Debug Message: WARNING: Model Batch failed to validate shader technique. Attempting to find a valid technque.
Debug Message: WARNING: Model Batch detected Shader 3.0, but the hardware technique failed to validate.
Debug Message: WARNING: Model Batch failed to validate shader technique. Attempting to find a valid technque.
Debug Message: WARNING: Model Batch detected Shader 3.0, but the hardware technique failed to validate.
Debug Message: WARNING: Model Batch failed to validate shader technique. Attempting to find a valid technque.
Debug Message: WARNING: Model Batch detected Shader 3.0, but the hardware technique failed to validate.
Debug Message: WARNING: Model Batch failed to validate shader technique. Attempting to find a valid technque.
Debug Message: WARNING: Model Batch detected Shader 3.0, but the hardware technique failed to validate.
Debug Message: WARNING: Model Batch failed to validate shader technique. Attempting to find a valid technque.
Debug Message: WARNING: Model Batch detected Shader 3.0, but the hardware technique failed to validate.
Debug Message: WARNING: Model Batch failed to validate shader technique. Attempting to find a valid technque.
Debug Message: WARNING: Model Batch detected Shader 3.0, but the hardware technique failed to validate.
Debug Message: WARNING: Model Batch failed to validate shader technique. Attempting to find a valid technque.
Debug Message: WARNING: Model Batch detected Shader 3.0, but the hardware technique failed to validate.
Debug Message: WARNING: Model Batch failed to validate shader technique. Attempting to find a valid technque.
Debug Message: WARNING: Model Batch detected Shader 3.0, but the hardware technique failed to validate.
Debug Message: WARNING: Model Batch failed to validate shader technique. Attempting to find a valid technque.
Debug Message: WARNING: Model Batch detected Shader 3.0, but the hardware technique failed to validate.
Debug Message: WARNING: Model Batch failed to validate shader technique. Attempting to find a valid technque.
Debug Message: WARNING: Model Batch detected Shader 3.0, but the hardware technique failed to validate.
Debug Message: WARNING: Model Batch failed to validate shader technique. Attempting to find a valid technque.
Debug Message: WARNING: Model Batch detected Shader 3.0, but the hardware technique failed to validate.
Debug Message: WARNING: Model Batch failed to validate shader technique. Attempting to find a valid technque.
Debug Message: WARNING: Model Batch detected Shader 3.0, but the hardware technique failed to validate.
Debug Message: WARNING: Model Batch failed to validate shader technique. Attempting to find a valid technque.
Debug Message: WARNING: Model Batch detected Shader 3.0, but the hardware technique failed to validate.
Debug Message: WARNING: Model Batch failed to validate shader technique. Attempting to find a valid technque.
Debug Message: WARNING: Model Batch detected Shader 3.0, but the hardware technique failed to validate.
Debug Message: WARNING: Model Batch failed to validate shader technique. Attempting to find a valid technque.
Debug Message: WARNING: Model Batch detected Shader 3.0, but the hardware technique failed to validate.
Debug Message: WARNING: Model Batch failed to validate shader technique. Attempting to find a valid technque.
Debug Message: WARNING: Model Batch detected Shader 3.0, but the hardware technique failed to validate.
Debug Message: WARNING: Model Batch failed to validate shader technique. Attempting to find a valid technque.
Debug Message: WARNING: Model Batch detected Shader 3.0, but the hardware technique failed to validate.
Debug Message: WARNING: Model Batch failed to validate shader technique. Attempting to find a valid technque.
Debug Message: WARNING: Model Batch detected Shader 3.0, but the hardware technique failed to validate.
Debug Message: WARNING: Model Batch failed to validate shader technique. Attempting to find a valid technque.
Debug Message: Set mouse.
Debug Message: Set update timer.
Debug Message: Popup Manager Update: Unhiding FullScreenBink
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Rhodes\My Documents\My Games\TPM2008Express\Campaign\.PM2Save
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Rhodes\My Documents\My Games\TPM2008Express\Candidates\.PM2Save
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Rhodes\My Documents\My Games\TPM2008Express\Gfx\.PM2Save
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Rhodes\My Documents\My Games\TPM2008Express\Maps\.PM2Save
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Rhodes\My Documents\My Games\TPM2008Express\Snapshots\.PM2Save
Debug Message: Popup Manager Update: Unhiding LoginWnd
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Rhodes\My Documents\My Games\TPM2008Express\Campaign\.PM2Save
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Rhodes\My Documents\My Games\TPM2008Express\Candidates\.PM2Save
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Rhodes\My Documents\My Games\TPM2008Express\Gfx\.PM2Save
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Rhodes\My Documents\My Games\TPM2008Express\Maps\.PM2Save
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Rhodes\My Documents\My Games\TPM2008Express\Snapshots\.PM2Save
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Rhodes\My Documents\My Games\TPM2008Express\Campaign\.PM2Save
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Rhodes\My Documents\My Games\TPM2008Express\Candidates\.PM2Save
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Rhodes\My Documents\My Games\TPM2008Express\Gfx\.PM2Save
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Rhodes\My Documents\My Games\TPM2008Express\Maps\.PM2Save
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Rhodes\My Documents\My Games\TPM2008Express\Snapshots\.PM2Save
Debug Message: Popup Manager Update: Unhiding BuyWnd
Debug Message: WM_CLOSE message received.
Debug Message: GameUninitialize start
Debug Message: Killing World
Debug Message: Killing World: Completed
Debug Message: GameUninitialize end
Debug Message: Shutting down sound system.
Debug Message: Clearing sound and music handles.
Debug Message: GameUninitialize end
Debug Message: ResourceManager::Invalidate
Debug Message: effect: C:\Program Files\Stardock Games\The Political Machine 2008 Express\Gfx\fx\Candidate.fx has 43 refs
Debug Message: effect: C:\Program Files\Stardock Games\The Political Machine 2008 Express\Gfx\fx\CandidateOutline.fx has 16 refs
Debug Message: effect: C:\Program Files\Stardock Games\The Political Machine 2008 Express\Gfx\fx\ScreenSpace.fx has 9 refs
Debug Message: effect: C:\Program Files\Stardock Games\The Political Machine 2008 Express\Gfx\fx\basic.fx has 29 refs
Debug Message: effect: C:\Program Files\Stardock Games\The Political Machine 2008 Express\Gfx\fx\scene.fx has 22 refs
Debug Message: Resource Manager leaked resource: texture wrapper: C:\Program Files\Stardock Games\The Political Machine 2008 Express\Gfx\Tutorials\WhiteHouse.png 1 refs
Debug Message: LEAK (CLib3DComponentFactory): IRenderer refcount nonzero at release-time; 893 refcount.
Debug Message: Main Shell terminating normally
Cheers for the help.
