DirectX 9.0c compatible trouble, please help

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Hammerhead723 said:
I have a Gateway computer that is about 2 1/2 years old. It has an Intel(R) 82815 chip in it. I assume that this is the reason that my sims 2 will not run. Is there anything I can do without having to buy a new chip?
noo i had the same card and my sims 2 woudln`t work either **** i found a sulution

okay.. i can solve your problem
do these instructions you dont have to buy a new thing or download anything

ok so first

1.right click on ur desktop and click properties.
2.click settings
3.change your colour quality to medium (16 bit) or anything that says 16 in it lol
4. click ok lol
5.right click on the sims2 icon on the desktop
6.click properties and then shortcut on the top
7. in the target line it should say somting like "C:\Program Files\EA GAMES\The Sims 2\TSBin\Sims2.exe"
8. add a space to the end and a -w then it should work so now it should look like....

"C:\Program Files\EA GAMES\The Sims 2\TSBin\Sims2.exe" -w

DONT FORGET THE SPACE
 
i can help u

winnie0691 said:
I got the sims 2 also, and i'm having the same message appear when i try to start the game. i've looked at all the types of drivers that people have, but mine does not to appear to be anywhere.
Device
Name: S3 Graphics Inc. ProSavage
Manufacturer: S3
ChipType: RevD
DAC type: internal
Approx. Total Memory: 15.0 MB

Drivers
Main Driver: s3_8nb.drv
Version: 4.12.0001.1045
Date: 5/4/2001
WHQL Logo'd - Yes
Mini VDD: s3vdd8nb.vxd
VDD: *vdd,*vflatd
DD1 Version: 7



okay.. i can solve your problem
do these instructions you dont have to buy a new thing or download anything

ok so first

1.right click on ur desktop and click properties.
2.click settings
3.change your colour quality to medium (16 bit) or anything that says 16 in it lol
4. click ok lol
5.right click on the sims2 icon on the desktop
6.click properties and then shortcut on the top
7. in the target line it should say somting like "C:\Program Files\EA GAMES\The Sims 2\TSBin\Sims2.exe"
8. add a space to the end and a -w then it should work so now it should look like....

"C:\Program Files\EA GAMES\The Sims 2\TSBin\Sims2.exe" -w

DONT FORGET THE SPACE
 
you dont have to buy a card

cluelessandconf said:
theres absolutely NOTHING i can do besides buying a new graphics card if it doesnt support directx 9.0c :dead: :dead: :dead: :dead: this sucks! are u completely positive because i REALLY dont want 2 buy a new 1. I have an intel(r) 82810 graphics controller


okay.. i can solve your problem
do these instructions you dont have to buy a new thing or download anything

ok so first

1.right click on ur desktop and click properties.
2.click settings
3.change your colour quality to medium (16 bit) or anything that says 16 in it lol
4. click ok lol
5.right click on the sims2 icon on the desktop
6.click properties and then shortcut on the top
7. in the target line it should say somting like "C:\Program Files\EA GAMES\The Sims 2\TSBin\Sims2.exe"
8. add a space to the end and a -w then it should work so now it should look like....

"C:\Program Files\EA GAMES\The Sims 2\TSBin\Sims2.exe" -w

DONT FORGET THE SPACE
 
TJ12 said:
ive been wondering if my current graphics card and driver areT&L Capable?
i have a 3D AGP S3 graphics savage4 pro with about 32mb
i have also recently downloaded a new driver for my graphics card.
please reply
:confused:

yeah those are not capable but i know how to make the sims runn


okay.. i can solve your problem
do these instructions you dont have to buy a new thing or download anything

ok so first

1.right click on ur desktop and click properties.
2.click settings
3.change your colour quality to medium (16 bit) or anything that says 16 in it lol
4. click ok lol
5.right click on the sims2 icon on the desktop
6.click properties and then shortcut on the top
7. in the target line it should say somting like "C:\Program Files\EA GAMES\The Sims 2\TSBin\Sims2.exe"
8. add a space to the end and a -w then it should work so now it should look like....

"C:\Program Files\EA GAMES\The Sims 2\TSBin\Sims2.exe" -w

DONT FORGET THE SPACE
 
ladybug450 said:
Hey, the same message, Error: "Failed to find any DirectX 9.0c compatible graphics adapters in this system! Please make sure you have a DirectX 9.0c compatible graphics adapter and have installed the latest drivers provided by the manufacturer. The application will now terminate," appears when i try to play the sims 2 but i dont know why because I just bought a new graphics card (Nvidia ge force 5700 LE) and installed directX 9.0. I have no idea what a graphics adapter is and ive been trying to figure this out for months! somebody please help me!


okay.. i can solve your problem
do these instructions you dont have to buy a new thing or download anything

ok so first

1.right click on ur desktop and click properties.
2.click settings
3.change your colour quality to medium (16 bit) or anything that says 16 in it lol
4. click ok lol
5.right click on the sims2 icon on the desktop
6.click properties and then shortcut on the top
7. in the target line it should say somting like "C:\Program Files\EA GAMES\The Sims 2\TSBin\Sims2.exe"
8. add a space to the end and a -w then it should work so now it should look like....

"C:\Program Files\EA GAMES\The Sims 2\TSBin\Sims2.exe" -w

DONT FORGET THE SPACE
 
pleasehelpme said:
I'm Having the same problem wit the Sims2 game i'm running off windows Me can anyone please help?


okay.. i can solve your problem
do these instructions you dont have to buy a new thing or download anything

ok so first

1.right click on ur desktop and click properties.
2.click settings
3.change your colour quality to medium (16 bit) or anything that says 16 in it lol
4. click ok lol
5.right click on the sims2 icon on the desktop
6.click properties and then shortcut on the top
7. in the target line it should say somting like "C:\Program Files\EA GAMES\The Sims 2\TSBin\Sims2.exe"
8. add a space to the end and a -w then it should work so now it should look like....

"C:\Program Files\EA GAMES\The Sims 2\TSBin\Sims2.exe" -w

DONT FORGET THE SPACE
 
dotn buy a cardd

sara4sims said:
How much is a new graphics card? Where do you put it? What card should I get?


okay.. i can solve your problem
do these instructions you dont have to buy a new thing or download anything

ok so first

1.right click on ur desktop and click properties.
2.click settings
3.change your colour quality to medium (16 bit) or anything that says 16 in it lol
4. click ok lol
5.right click on the sims2 icon on the desktop
6.click properties and then shortcut on the top
7. in the target line it should say somting like "C:\Program Files\EA GAMES\The Sims 2\TSBin\Sims2.exe"
8. add a space to the end and a -w then it should work so now it should look like....

"C:\Program Files\EA GAMES\The Sims 2\TSBin\Sims2.exe" -w

DONT FORGET THE SPACE
 
if you havn`t found a sollution allready

Sims2Guy96 said:
Hey,
I need someones help. Sims 2 on my computer will not run. It keeps saying to make sure driver and stuff is compatible. I just want to play my game. How would i go about this problem and play y game as quick as possible? PLEASE HELP ME!! :bounce


okay.. i can solve your problem
do these instructions you dont have to buy a new thing or download anything

ok so first

1.right click on ur desktop and click properties.
2.click settings
3.change your colour quality to medium (16 bit) or anything that says 16 in it lol
4. click ok lol
5.right click on the sims2 icon on the desktop
6.click properties and then shortcut on the top
7. in the target line it should say somting like "C:\Program Files\EA GAMES\The Sims 2\TSBin\Sims2.exe"
8. add a space to the end and a -w then it should work so now it should look like....

"C:\Program Files\EA GAMES\The Sims 2\TSBin\Sims2.exe" -w

DONT FORGET THE SPACE
 
TrishaY18 said:
so ive read everything and no one seems to have the computer i have lol. sadly...anyway, My husband has tried for 3 hours to make the sims 2 work, and it just doesnt want to seem to work, we've tried everything, directx, a drive that was connected with it and many other solutions and it just wont work! We have an EMachine computer, and its worked with other games, so it cant be that old, and my old computer was an IBM and it played the old sims game *sims 1* and that was a pretty old computer too, is there anyway that someone can help me? im a big sims fan..so you can understand my dissapointment, lol


hi okay.. i can solve your problem
do these instructions you dont have to buy a new thing or download anything

ok so first

1.right click on ur desktop and click properties.
2.click settings
3.change your colour quality to medium (16 bit) or anything that says 16 in it lol
4. click ok lol
5.right click on the sims2 icon on the desktop
6.click properties and then shortcut on the top
7. in the target line it should say somting like "C:\Program Files\EA GAMES\The Sims 2\TSBin\Sims2.exe"
8. add a space to the end and a -w then it should work so now it should look like....

"C:\Program Files\EA GAMES\The Sims 2\TSBin\Sims2.exe" -w

DONT FORGET THE SPACE
 
snakeshadlegs said:
Yeah I don't really get what a video card or whatever it is, is. OK.... this is hard to explain....
I installed DirectX 9.0c (I think it worked..)
My graphics adapter is compatible with DirectX 9.0c
There is enough space
My computer is a Windows XP

Why isn't the Sims 2 working??
Is there anything I can do without buying anything?!
PLEASE help
okay.. i can solve your problem
do these instructions you dont have to buy a new thing or download anything

ok so first

1.right click on ur desktop and click properties.
2.click settings
3.change your colour quality to medium (16 bit) or anything that says 16 in it lol
4. click ok lol
5.right click on the sims2 icon on the desktop
6.click properties and then shortcut on the top
7. in the target line it should say somting like "C:\Program Files\EA GAMES\The Sims 2\TSBin\Sims2.exe"
8. add a space to the end and a -w then it should work so now it should look like....

"C:\Program Files\EA GAMES\The Sims 2\TSBin\Sims2.exe" -w

DONT FORGET THE SPACE
 
I've already tried the stupid intel instructions, but NOTHING works! I need to know where I can find this DirectX 9.0c Compatible Graphics Adapter. I've had this problem before, but recently i reformated my computer and need to download the driver all over again. Where can i get this driver? thats all i need to know!
 
death_bat27_ said:
I've already tried the stupid intel instructions, but NOTHING works! I need to know where I can find this DirectX 9.0c Compatible Graphics Adapter. I've had this problem before, but recently i reformated my computer and need to download the driver all over again. Where can i get this driver? thats all i need to know!
well just put the space then -w have u tried that read through my instructions again
 
Tedster said:
A video card is a graphics processor that enables you to play high end graphics software- most games for example. It relieves the CPU from crunching graphics processing.

A cheap low-end computer like emachines usually have a built-in graphics chip that is barely sufficient for anything except general office productivity. In order to install a graphics card to play games, you need to check several things:

1. Is it worth it? A low end computer also has a low-end CPU which affects game play.

2. Do I have a free PCI, AGP or PCI-E slot (In ascending order of preference)? I know of no low end motherboards that have PCI-E. AGP or PCI (not PCI-E) is the minimum.

3. Do I have enough on board RAM? Anything less than 512MB will run incredibly slow.

4. Is my PSU (power supply unit) capable of handling a graphics card. Most cheap computers like emachines have barely enough power for what is installed. Graphics cards suck a lot of juice.

5. Do I have a quality motherboard? I hate to break the bad news, but emachines makes some of the WORST motherboards and computers out there. They are notorious for extremely poor quality. I see complaints about emachines all the time on Techspot.

6. Is it worth putting a high end graphics card in a low end computer?

7. Can I turn OFF onboard video when I install a graphics card? If not, you cannot use an external graphics card.

how did u become like a non new comer do u have to liek work at the siteÉ
 
I've tried those instrucions multiple times, and with no results... I now have the DirectX 9.0c Compatible graphic adapter (i'll abbreviate that dx 9.0c cga) downloaded... but it still won't work. I don't know what to do, but I've had this problem before and the dx 9.0c cga worked! what AM i doing wrong??:dead:
 
death_bat27_ said:
I've tried those instrucions multiple times, and with no results... I now have the DirectX 9.0c Compatible graphic adapter (i'll abbreviate that dx 9.0c cga) downloaded... but it still won't work. I don't know what to do, but I've had this problem before and the dx 9.0c cga worked! what AM i doing wrong??:dead:


well u need a good graphics card in order to make the directX compatible work with the sims. try the -w and dont forget the space do exactly what i say here


okay.. i can solve your problem
do these instructions you dont have to buy a new thing or download anything

ok so first

1.right click on ur desktop and click properties.
2.click settings
3.change your colour quality to medium (16 bit) or anything that says 16 in it lol
4. click ok lol
5.right click on the sims2 icon on the desktop
6.click properties and then shortcut on the top
7. in the target line it should say somting like "C:\Program Files\EA GAMES\The Sims 2\TSBin\Sims2.exe"
8. add a space to the end and a -w then it should work so now it should look like....

"C:\Program Files\EA GAMES\The Sims 2\TSBin\Sims2.exe" -w

DONT FORGET THE SPACE
 
lyndsae said:
well u need a good graphics card in order to make the directX compatible work with the sims. try the -w and dont forget the space do exactly what i say here


okay.. i can solve your problem
do these instructions you dont have to buy a new thing or download anything

ok so first

1.right click on ur desktop and click properties.
2.click settings
3.change your colour quality to medium (16 bit) or anything that says 16 in it lol
4. click ok lol
5.right click on the sims2 icon on the desktop
6.click properties and then shortcut on the top
7. in the target line it should say somting like "C:\Program Files\EA GAMES\The Sims 2\TSBin\Sims2.exe"
8. add a space to the end and a -w then it should work so now it should look like....

"C:\Program Files\EA GAMES\The Sims 2\TSBin\Sims2.exe" -w

DONT FORGET THE SPACE
I've done that, and I know my graphics chip is fine, anything else
 
Okay, this is REALLY getting confusing since a whole bunch of people with different systems are replying on this thread and many of which have provided NO system information from which to yield meaningful advice.

I would HIGHLY recommend those here with problems with the Sims 2 to create a *NEW* thread, topic: "Problem playing Sims2" or similar, and be sure to either:
a) Fill out your profile information (User Profile link above) with your system information, if you know it: we need motherboard, cpu, memory, videocard, operating system and any other information you may need.
or
b) Run DxDiag and export this to a file and attach or copy/paste this to the end of your post.

To run a dxdiag, perform the following:
1) Start Menu, Run... and type: dxdiag in the "Open:" slot, then press OK.
2) If you are asked for connecting to the internet to check WHQL, hit YES if your PC is currently connected to the internet, else click NO.
3) Once in DxDiag, wait patiently for the green progress bar on the left to complete.
4) Click on the "Save All Information" button on the bottom and choose somewhere you will remember for this. I'd recommend the desktop and go ahead and call it DXDIAG or similar.
--
You can either ZIP this file as-is and attach to your post (see the Manage Attachments button when creating a thread...
--or---
You can pull this file into Notepad or other editor and copy up until the DirectShow Filters portion. We dont need anything past this portion.


From there, we can work with each individual user encountering problems and not have so much cross-posting or confusion for who is talking to whom or what solutions for each individual to try.
 
death_bat27_ said:
I've done that, and I know my graphics chip is fine, anything else
well you graphics chip isn`t fine because it wont handle the directX if ur chip is upgraded enogh then it will be able to use direct X with the sims other then that -w is all i can say
 
Hammerhead723 said:
I have a Gateway computer that is about 2 1/2 years old. It has an Intel(R) 82815 chip in it. I assume that this is the reason that my sims 2 will not run. Is there anything I can do without having to buy a new chip?
I have the same system and video card, if you could give me help with the Gateway I would appreciate it.
Thank you.
 
Hhhhhhhheeeeeeeeeeeelllllppppppp!!!

The story went like this:

Before, I was able to play the Sims 2.. I upgraded my Windows XP version to Windows XP SP2. After that, I opened the Sims 2 it says that I have no compatible DirectX9.0c graphics adapter. I downloaded EVEREST HOME Edition.. It says I have a Display adapter - VIA/S3 Unichrome Pro and also a 3D accelerator.

The problem I think is my system cannot detect my DISPLAY DRIVER.. In dxdiag, it says I'm using the generic video driver. It says my main driver is: vga.dll.. Anyone who can help me? I think it cannot detect video driver and disabled the graphics controller. How can I enable the graphics controller?

anyone, please mail me I would greatly appreciate it! justinmejos@gmail.com
 
Try here. Look for ur chipset name and number in Everest and look for it on the page I linked to. That will help u get the appropriate drivers for ur motherboard.
 
But how am I going to enable my graphics controller status and AGP status? My system cannot detect my display adapter even though I have one because I reinstalled Windows XP. I already downloaded those drivers but no luck.. In Everest I clicked Motherboard and then chipset, it says:

Graphics Controller Type: Via/S3 Unichrome Pro IGP
Graphics COntroller Status: DISABLED..

How can I enable it?
 
help!!!

i know practically noting about computers except the basics. all that i know is that when i try to play sims 2 it says that "failed to find any DirectX 9.0c compatible graphics adapters in this system! please make sure you have a DirectX 9.0c compatible adapter and have installed the latest drivers provided by the manufaturer. the application will now terminate." as i have read a lot of you are very familiar with this. sims 2 used to work, but a while ago it just stoped working and started saying that mouth full. i used the troubleshooting thing and found out that i actually do have the DirectX9.0c adapter so im not sure why it says that. i also noticed that my screen isn't its usual 800x600 it is now 640x480 and im not sure why. let me know, PLEASE!!!!!
 
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