The Sims 2: failed to find any DirectX 9.0c compatible graphics adapters

[levi1018]

Hi
I have Sims 2 but every time I try to play it, a messege comes up saying:

"Failed to find any DirectX 9.0c compatible graphics adapters in this system!Please make sure you have a direct X9.0c compatible graphics adapter and have installed the latest drivers provided by the manufacturer. The application will now terminate."

I am not using a big company made computer but we had 2 like this and on the other 1 Sims2 worked. When I started using this computer I cleaned it of its unnecessary programs and i think I may have deleted the driver but...

Any Help??

 

[Rik]

We need to know what the pc actually is before we can help!!!!

 

[levi1018]

Here's Info

Okay here's some info on the computer etc.:

Computer name: Super Power
CPU type: AMD Sempron,1800MHz (9 x 200) 3000+
Motherboard name: Biostar K8VGA-M
Video Adapter: VIA/S3 UniChrome Pro

 

[Rik]

The video adapter is the problem then!!!! It needs replacing!!!!



{EDIT}

I have just looked up some info about your mobo and it has an agp x8 socket so an agp x8 graphics card is what you need!!!!

 

[levi1018]

Ok

Ok
Thanks
I probably wont get one too soon but i at least wanted to know the problem
ok Bye

 

[levi1018]

hi

hey that wouldn't affect watchin vids on youtube because i'd done it before.but all of a sudden i cant because i must download the latest flash player which i did again but it's not working.

help?

 

[Rik]

Spyware may well be the reason for that!!

What antivirus, antispyware, and firewall software do you use??

 

[TimeParadoX]

Follow this guide EXACTLY ( sorry for caps but it's to make sure you listen )

https://www.techspot.com/community/...lware-removal-preliminary-instructions.58138/

Then go to the security part of the forums and post a topic with it so howard can check to see if you have viruses

After you get rid of them ( if any are found ) you might have to upgrade you videocard, They are pretty cheap for entry level AGP videocards ( about $70-90 ) you could go to CompUSA / Bestbuy or even www.newegg.com and buy a 8x AGP videocard

Hope I helped

 

[levi1018]

I use McAfee,
I'll try to do as you said.

Levi.

But suddenly I can't access McAfee. When I open the window, a blank screen comes up with three little icons on the top right. When I click any of these nothing happens. I hope it's not a virus or spyware (though it most likely is). My dad just fixed a computer for spyware he'd kill me if i messed this one uo too.

Levi

 

[levi1018]

"(sigh)"

It didn't help. I mean I didn't do everything 'cause it was a little too much for me but I downloaded AVG Free and AVG Anti-Spyware and Zone Alarm and I already had Ccleaner. I scanned and everything and deleted the bad stuff but I'm still getting the same problem.

Levi.