Direct3D Fatal Error?

[DOCa Cola]

posted on December 15th, 2010, 5:27 pm

Last edited by DOCa Cola on December 15th, 2010, 9:09 pm, edited 1 time in total.

Iam getting a fatal error message when ever i try to load the game up, any answer's , Fatal error c-drive?

posted on December 15th, 2010, 6:42 pm

Umm... this sounds like it could be pretty serious. Are you having any other issues with your computer, or just when launching the game? By load the game up do you mean loading an old instant action game?

There could be a problem with your hard drive...

posted on December 15th, 2010, 8:32 pm

No iam just haveing it with  this game, its actually saying, i looked again fatal error in 3d please reboot?, the game will come on then as soon as you hit  instant action the message come's up? Star Trek Armada 2 work's fine.

posted on December 15th, 2010, 8:39 pm

Fatal Error in 3D could have something to do with your video card. Have you recently changed anything about your computer? Hardware? Software? like drivers?

posted on December 15th, 2010, 8:41 pm

Hey doc  i know this question is out of place here but iam getting a message fatal error in 3d please reboot any reason why?

[navyguy]

posted on December 15th, 2010, 8:41 pm

Last edited by navyguy on December 15th, 2010, 8:43 pm, edited 1 time in total.

yes i did i changed my graphics card to a different computer. My other games are fine. Iam useing the stock one that came with the unit.

posted on December 15th, 2010, 8:44 pm

In reference to moved post: Please refer to forum rules - Doca will get to your problem in due time I am sure

Post in the right forums

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posted on December 15th, 2010, 8:49 pm

Most likely the card being changed has caused the problem, and the funny thing is when i took it from the other computer it said graphic's card failed to initalize.

posted on December 15th, 2010, 9:05 pm

try to delete your configuration file

You can find your configuration file under XP
C:Documents and SettingsApplication DataStar Trek Armada II Fleet OperationsFOData.ini
or Vista/7
C:UsersAppDataRoamingStar Trek Armada II Fleet OperationsFOData.ini

note that these folders may be hidden in the default configuration of Windows.

posted on December 15th, 2010, 10:49 pm

You may also want to try to find the latest drivers for that card from the manufacturer. Windows native drivers are usually pretty old...

Who makes the card?

posted on December 15th, 2010, 10:58 pm

i had that error on an old pc,it was the driver it wouldnt allow direct 3d,re-installing the driver fixed it,and all the usual bits,but if other games are workin,maybe the old re-install fleetops thing which works for sum ppl,gd luck

posted on December 16th, 2010, 1:09 am

Video card is a radeon hd 3650 i have tried to install updates with no luck?

posted on December 17th, 2010, 6:33 pm

Well i fixed the computer, now the other one has no video card, the sytems are as follows, DELL OPTIPLEX 270, 512MB CARD 2G'S OF MEMORY, the other is a DELL OPTIPLEX 260, now i have a resolution of 600x4000, and a error message that say's driver not compatible? now i know  these are older system's but what could of happened.

posted on December 17th, 2010, 6:39 pm

LPTPSTEVE, thanks for the advice also.

posted on December 17th, 2010, 7:25 pm

Well i fixed the computer, now the other one has no video card, the sytems are as follows, DELL OPTIPLEX 270, 512MB CARD 2G'S OF MEMORY, the other is a DELL OPTIPLEX 260, now i have a resolution of 600x4000, and a error message that say's driver not compatible? now i know  these are older system's but what could of happened.

Stuff burns out... But I still think you are having driver issues especially if it's running at... wait what?...600X4000? are you sure you dont mean 640X480?