Halo 1 & 2 for PC
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Subject: Direct3d Failure
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Allright i got a new computer and it will not play Halo CustomEdition.
I get hte error message "Cannot initialize Direct3d. Hardware acceleration may be disabled. Please run DXDIAG."
This happened with Halo PC but i updated it and it worked but Halo CE doesnt have an update.

I have an
ATI Radeon x600
Intel Pentium 4 3.2 GigHrz
1 gig of ram

  • 12.08.2004 12:28 PM PDT
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did you check dxdiag?? (in run type dxdiag and hit enter)
look in the direct3d tab and make sure its all enabled
if it is, then most likely your display drivers are not installed right

  • 12.14.2004 10:51 PM PDT