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Subject: Direct3D problems. Game wont start.
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Before the intro screens load the game shuts down and an error comes up saying "A problem occured initilizing Direct3D. Hardware accelleration maybe disabled, please run DXDIAG." then states machine info: 2400Mhz, 1024mb, 512 ATI (0x4153). all is true except for the video card which is actually 256.

running dxdiag confirmed that hardware acceleration was infact enabled.

  • 04.21.2006 1:11 PM PDT
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Get the patch here. Chances are it's an incompatibility problem between high-end video cards, Service Pack 2, and Halo PC. I had this problem myself, so I remembered the URL for it.

Go, now frag some Covenant with the mouse and keyboard. Just post if you have any problems.

[Edited on 4/21/2006]

  • 04.21.2006 1:16 PM PDT
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thank you, that worked perfectly. :)

  • 04.21.2006 1:22 PM PDT
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You're very welcome. You should get Xfire, if you haven't already. Enjoy the great game that is Halo PC!

And you should go to the Maw gatherings! It's loads of fun*, and you'll love it! We have on every Tuesday and Thursday. See Iggwilv for details.

*Just stay away from McKeegan, he's an animal.

  • 04.21.2006 1:36 PM PDT