lrthames
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Screensaver message: Could not find any compatible Direct3D devices.
I get this message when I try to run a 3D screensaver. I have upgraded to DirectX 9 with no luck. I emailed Dell and they said to try the repair or restore options of Windows XP. Well, I don't want to do that. I'd like to just fix this specific problem. Anyone have any ideas?
Update your video card drivers. If you need help finding them, let us know what kind of video card you have.
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I have already updated the video driver from the Dell website. I just redid it to be sure. Still does not work.
Hmm, try going to Start|Run and type dxdiag
When that comes up go to the display tab.
Under Direct3D Acceleration: does it say enabled or disabled, If disabled try enabling it. Also to the right there should be a button for Test Direct3D. Run it and see what happens.
Depending on what happens you might try using a driver from the chipset of the video card (ie Nvida or ATI).
When that comes up go to the display tab.
Under Direct3D Acceleration: does it say enabled or disabled, If disabled try enabling it. Also to the right there should be a button for Test Direct3D. Run it and see what happens.
Depending on what happens you might try using a driver from the chipset of the video card (ie Nvida or ATI).
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OK, when I run dxdiag, it says on the Display tab:
DirectDraw Acceleration: Not available
Direct3D Acceleration: Not available
AGP Texture Acceleration: Not available
The box to test Direct3D is grayed out.
In the notes it says, Direct3D funtionality is not available. You should verify that the driver is a final version from the hardware manufacturer.
I don't know what you mean by "using a driver from the chipset of the video card (ie Nvida or ATI)."
I have a 64 MB DDR NVIDIA GeForce4 MX 420 with TV/out video adapter.
DirectDraw Acceleration: Not available
Direct3D Acceleration: Not available
AGP Texture Acceleration: Not available
The box to test Direct3D is grayed out.
In the notes it says, Direct3D funtionality is not available. You should verify that the driver is a final version from the hardware manufacturer.
I don't know what you mean by "using a driver from the chipset of the video card (ie Nvida or ATI)."
I have a 64 MB DDR NVIDIA GeForce4 MX 420 with TV/out video adapter.
Try downloading the latest drivers from Nvida's web site:
http://www.nvidia.com/content/drivers/drivers.asp
http://www.nvidia.com/object/winxp_2k_52.16
http://www.nvidia.com/content/drivers/drivers.asp
http://www.nvidia.com/object/winxp_2k_52.16
Opps, I meant from the manufacturer of the video card chipset, so since it's Nvidia based follow Crash's links.
Hi
i think you need to follow the issue of installing Direct X 9b, this has to be done, why cant you do it, do you get an wrror?
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i think you need to follow the issue of installing Direct X 9b, this has to be done, why cant you do it, do you get an wrror?
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Still does not work after install of driver from NVIDIA website. I get the same messages as above when i run DXDIAG.
You might have to see if Dell has an updated motherboard chipset or agp driver.
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I don't see an update for the motherboard or the agp driver (whatever that is). Do you think the repair option from the Windows XP cd wil work?
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I haven't yet tried Windows Repair and that is why I did not close the question. I haven't had the time or inclination to deal with this. If I ever get around to trying "Repair", I'll post the answer here. Thanks so much for everyone's help. This website is fabulous!
Thanks for the points!
Some third party software packinges disable graphic acceleration.
Be sure that you have the graphics accelertaion setting in the "Full" position. Go to [Start]|[Settings]|[Contro
I had the same issue and this corrected the problem.
Be sure that you have the graphics accelertaion setting in the "Full" position. Go to [Start]|[Settings]|[Contro
I had the same issue and this corrected the problem.
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kpdenny -
I tried your fix and it worked! I can't believe it was that simple. Thank you so much. How can I give you some points???
Thanks again, Lynn
I tried your fix and it worked! I can't believe it was that simple. Thank you so much. How can I give you some points???
Thanks again, Lynn
Heh, I never even thought of checking that for some reason. Good idea kdpenny, go to https://www.experts-exchange.com/questions/20841938/Points-for-kpdenny.html and post a comment and I'll give the points to you.
And glad it's all worked out for you now Lynn!
And glad it's all worked out for you now Lynn!
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kenneniah -
Keep half the points for yourself. You stuck with me through a lot of troubleshooting.
Thanks,
Lynn
Keep half the points for yourself. You stuck with me through a lot of troubleshooting.
Thanks,
Lynn