Half Life 2 Episode One problem

[transviruses]

ok i just got the game today. in the begining of the game i get this error all the time:

. i got ATI Redeon X800 Pro 256mb(driver version is up to date), AMD 3200+ and Asus K8N-E motherboard. i did not have this problem when i playd hl2.ive tried reinstalling it but it didnt work out. any suggestions?

 

[mailpup]

Are you using the latest Catalyst driver?

 

[transviruses]

yes before i play it i updated the driver version and the cataulst control center.

 

[Peddant]

One person`s solution -

"Got it sorted
I downloaded the latest dx9 (DirectX End-User Runtimes (Full Download)
but didn`t seem to work then went to steams forums and it says to disable
programs like p2p and stuff like that,so i switched off these progs
thunderbird
sysmatrix
msn messenger "

It might be an idea to uninstall the game before doing the above.

 

[transviruses]

so i gotta download the DirectX End-User Runtime Web Installer?

 

[Peddant]

This is the page from whence that idea came HERE

I think this is the download that was mentioned HERE

I suggest you try all other possibilities in that thread first.Different solutions work for different situations.

 

[transviruses]

awsome thx!

 

[whiteguy]

Ati X800 Treatin you well for this Trans..?

I wanna get the game but reluctant on behalf of the old card...lemme know
thanx

 

[whiteguy]

Ati X800 Treatin you well for this Trans..?

I wanna get the game but reluctant on behalf of the old card...lemme know
thanx
ati x800 radeon pro
1 gig ram
2.8 ghz