DirectX 9.0c compatible trouble, please help

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.

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

*tear* ok... thanks for your help...

I have the same system and video card, if you could give me help with the Gateway I would appreciate it.
Thank you.

Both of u will need to buy a standalone graphics card to run the game. There is nothing else u can do.

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!!!!!

I think it was installed already because it is listed under add/remove programs..
It searches for VIAAGP1.sys.. Yes, I can see something in the monitor.

DirectX 9.0c

I have the same problem to, with the DirectX 9.0c , but I have years ago, played this game on my pc. Iuninstalled it, and now I want to play it again, it isn't possible..

anyone have a good idea??

Same Deal!

My problem is the same as Hammerheads, word for word. Except, I don't know squat about these kind of computerry things. So if you can help, PLEASE DO!

Thanks!!

Your gonna run into problems,,

need something thats DXxxxxxxxxxxxxxx9 supported,,

a fifth gen or 6th gen card,

Not necessarily. Even the measly MX400 (for AGP), the FX5200 (for PCI) or the 6200 (for PCI-E) will run that game just fine.

can some one pleaz help me pleaz

im usually good with computers but i just downloadedmy sims game for da 50th time and i downloaded directx9.0 thing and its still not working

Look at this. Welcome to techspot :wave: !

DirectX9.0c

If you want to download the DirectX9.0c then go here:

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...20-BFBB-4799-9908-D418CDEAC197&displaylang=en

It's a video card problem...not a software problem. Their video card was made in the DirectX 8.0 or less time.