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Okay...Here's the deal....

I took my computer to a friend at Microsoft so he could tweek it to make it run faster.  Didn't work.  Okay fine.  However, now I can't play my games!  It says:
cannot find compatible 3D devices!  I was playing along fine before that. 
So here is the question:
How can I get my computer to recognize the video card again?
If anyone one knows please explain it so a (I was going to say kindergartner could understand, but they probably would) so explain it so a grammy can understand it.
I don't want to take it in and I don't know how to open it up.  If I have to open it up then I will have to take it in, I guess.

Can anyone help me?

If you have the original CD for the graphics card, put it in and reinstall. Sounds like the files were deleted from your computer.

If you don't, you will have to run a internet search, for the missing files.

How do I do an internet search.  What do I look for?

If you know the card example... Voodoo, 3D Fuzion, GeForce, 7600GS, ATI, HD, 2900XT,xtremetv TV Tuner PVR, Diamond Viper,ATI X1K Video Cards all have special; drivers. You need to know what card you have. Then you do a search (example) - "aedax graphic 3-d card drivers" you type that in and search the net.

I am not an expert in anything, but I have a suggestion that may work relatively easy. This is assuming that you still have not fixed the problem using "DreamWeaver" instructions, if so, than praise the Lord.

Of course I do not know what operating system you have, such as which windows version you are running, but in the case of most all of MS systems,
you should be able to start with the "Start" tab; using the right button on your mouse, click on the "My Computer" and left click on the "properties".

next in the window that opens click on the "Hardware" tab, and then "Device manager".
in this window you should see all the devices that are in your computer, if by chance all you see is one icon with a + sign in front of it, just click on the + sign and the rest will be available.

Next, look for "Display Adapters" and click on the + sign. You should see what your 3-D video card is: such as Dreamweaver mentioned.
Right click on that and  and try the "Update" option. If this does not help then again using the right button this time choose "Properties". In the window that opens there are 4 tabs, choose "Driver" and there is an option to "roll back driver". Try that one.

 If this fails then you will have to use the internet  and look for the driver for your device, download it and then open the download to install the driver.
Of course you will now know what device you have, which you can use to type into any search engine to look for the driver.
Personally I prefer "Google" as to any other internet search engine.

I pray that I did not make this too complicated, and one of my favorite quotes is "I know just enough to be dangerous"
My most said quote is "Christ have regarded my helpless estate, and it is well with my soul"

God's speed in fixing your problem.
Dave H.
a work in progress, getting all the "B=basic I=instructions B=before L=leaving E=earth; that my Lord, and Saviour is giving me.

Thanks for your help guys!  I was able to find what I have and the computer says it's "working properly" but it isn't.  I haven't yet been able to find any kind of download and have contacted Microsoft for help.  I'm waiting for their reply now.  Good Grief.

This problem can possibly be software or hardware. From what you have said it sounds more like a software problem.

First try this:

Right-click on your desktop and select:
Properties > Settings > Advanced > Troubleshoot
and move the Hardware Acceleration slider to "Full",
then click "Apply".

Afterward, right-click on your Desktop and select:
Properties > Setting and adjust your Screen Resolution
settings, then select "Highest (32 bit) Color Quality setting,
and click "apply".

Next you need to insure that you have DirectX and if you do have it then insure that it is working and not corrupted. If you have a valid windows you can get directx from microsoft for free. So if you have directx and it isn't working you can uninstall it and download it again from microsoft.

I agree with Posted by: Pastor Roger

I would rather have the hardware problem over the software though, as trying to find and fix software issues can get a bit frustrating. But, Praise the Lord for teaching me patience.

I pray that one of these fine bits of information has been of help, and that your problem is fixed.

In God's speed.
Dave

Thanks again guys!  You're wonderful to care!  I'll play with it some more when I get home.  :-\ :D

Why is it, that some people think I don't know anything??

The computer I'm using is home built. I have no degree, and yes I search the net, for software drivers. The last computer I built was a Pen 2 233 Mhz MMX. This one is a Pen 4 2.3 Ghz. So I do know something, if I can do this.

No one here meant to indicate that, brother. The drivers are some of the software side of things and you covered that quite well.

I've done all this and it still isn't working.  I still have not done:

Because I haven't been home long enough.  I have found out what kind of card I have so now I wil have to do a search.  What a drag.

(Next, look for "Display Adapters" and click on the + sign. You should see what your 3-D video card is: such as Dreamweaver mentioned.
Right click on that and  and try the "Update" option. ) quote from workingprogress.....I've done this but not this (If this does not help then again using the right button this time choose "Properties". In the window that opens there are 4 tabs, choose "Driver" and there is an option to "roll back driver". )

And I'm not sure what I'm looking for to do this:
(
When I can get to it, I'll post what my device is (it's written down at home) and then maybe someone will know what I need to do from there.
Sorry to be so needy guys and I really do appreciate your help.   :-*

Quote from: workinprogress on December 21, 2007, 12:08:23 AM
I am not an expert in anything, but I have a suggestion that may work relatively easy. This is assuming that you still have not fixed the problem using "DreamWeaver" instructions, if so, than praise the Lord.

 Please forgive me if I have caused you or anyone to feel that I implied anything other than respect for any instructions posted concerning computers, hardware & software. I mean no transgression here, nor to cause hard feelings.
I did start out in the old DOS systems, and  moved up from there. The computer I have now is like yours home built, just a simple AMD Athlon 64x2 daul core processor.
As I said before in that posting "I know just enough to be dangerous" meaning that I have in the past helped fellow brothers in Christ with their computers and ended up having to completely re-install everything from the original CD's.

So, once again, please forgive me if I have caused any distention or caused any hard feelings.


A brother in Christ.
Dave H

Hi workinprogress,

I don't think that you said anything to even imply that. I just think it was a misunderstanding which happens to us all at one time or another.

You sound like me when it comes to computers. I started out with computers in 1974 while in the Navy. I did put quite a few computers together. One of them was even at the individual component, soldering them in level. I did a lot of pc board repair, computer troubleshooting and more back then. I was even a Navy instructor for the operations of 6 different computer systems. I worked a lot with the original dos as well as programs prior to dos.

The last 15 years though I haven't kept up on computers so I know just enough with these new computers to be dangerous. If I run into any serious problems now I have to go to my oldest son who has a job working in computers both industrial and commercial level. He has had to fix my computers quite a bit in the past both hardware and software.

Hi Dave, I just think it was a misunderstanding between us. It is easy to do in this format, so no you haven't caused any distention or any hard feelings between us.

Like you, I also started out on DOS 2.0, which I still have all the programs, up, to windows XP Pro. I've been looking at Linux, here of late though.

Thank you both for your replies, as I said before I really do not want to cause any hard feelings here nor anywhere. I thank the Lord for His endwelling "Holy Spirit" and giving me the conviction to try and set things right as soon as I possibly can.

 I am just a simple country brother in Christ, I have no training other than what the US Army taught me back in '65 in the Engineers and went to Viet-Nam, and am now disabled since '75.

 With this said, this subject can now be put to rest.  thank you both and God Bless
in Christian love
Dave H

Brother........ Dave......... Smile God Love You. :D :D :D

Indeo Video 5.10

Can't find what I need to download.  From reseach, seems this is outdated.

(Glad to see everyone has kissed and made up)  ;D

That is an Intel device that is no longer being supported. There are som web sites that still carry drivers for unsupported video cards. Give me a little to see if I can find one.

Thanks PR!  You're the best!  If you can't though, it's okay.  Maybe I'll get some Christmas money to get a new card..

I didn't find a driver for it. What I did find was that was not a very popular card. It had a lot of problems with it and was soon replaced. The generic drivers provided by MS don't work well with it either, only allowing it to partially work.

That was pretty much my conclusion.  Drat.  Well thanks for all your help!
And thank you also DreamWeaver and Workinginprogress.  At least I learned some things about my computer that I didn't know before and how to maneuver around in there!  ;D

(http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r91/Prisoner_of_Love_06/CrAzY/image012.jpg)

It's been awhile but I've needed one of those air bags. I wonder if it can be set to go off when a person falls asleep at the computer? It would be a big help in preventing keyboard imprints in the forehead.

 ;D ;D ;D ;D

I know the feeling!
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;D
Same here,  only way I find to stay awake and avoid the airbag is to suspend the keyboard from the ceiling.

Merry Christmas to all. and may God bless us all with a very blessed New Year.

I was looking into some of my old favorite websites for drivers and I happened upon this site
 Free-Codecs.com : Download Ligos Indeo Codec 5.11 : Video codecs ... (http://Free-Codecs.com : Download Ligos Indeo Codec 5.11 : Video codecs ...)
maybe  check it out and see iff this may work.

Dave H

 :-[ I just tryed the link and it didn't go to where it should have. I'll try again to put the link in here.

http://www.free-codecs.com/Indeo_Codec_download.htm (http://www.free-codecs.com/Indeo_Codec_download.htm)

if that don't work may try typing in the address.
http://www.free-codecs.com/Indeo_Codec_download.htm

Thanks Dave!  I think I've already tried that one and it didn't work.  I'll check it out when I get home. (I'm at work right now).
And have a very Merry Christmas yourself!!  ;D

 ;D   ;D

I see that you have one of those modern computers with an air-bag. All I have is seat-belts with mine. I wish that I could help you, but it appears that all of the good advice has already been given. I can offer two cents worth if you wind up getting a new video card. The cost of video cards has gone way down, especially if you get one that is middle of the road - NOT state of the art. The best supported standard right now appears to be Nvidia Geforce. If you get a 128 Meg card, that would represent a lower middle of the road choice that has outstanding support. I'll guess that you might be able to get one for under $70.

In the meantime:


Love In Christ,
Tom

Hey!  Thanks Brother Tom!  ;D

I am happy to report that I treated myself to a new game card.  I'd have to look at the box to tell you what it is.  The Geek Squad at Best Buy put it in for me and all I know is that I'm able to play my silly Frogger games again!  I told my family it was either a new game card or start dating!  Grammy needs something to do!  Wouldn't matter what they said though, at this time I chose the game card!!   ;D ;D ;D
I won't have internet though until I get in my new apartment, but I will be able to take back over my Bible Triva thread after March 1st because I will have internet here at the mish.
Maybe we should put it to a vote though.  Pastor Roger is doing a might fine job with it.  I'll let you all decide and PR, put your input in too!
Love you all bunches!
Grammyluv  ::)

 ;D   ;D   ;D    ROFL!

WHEW! - That best buy place must be dangerous if they have Geek Squads running loose in them. Normally, the Geeks are locked away in the rear of the store in a rubber room. YOU GUESSED IT - they all have pocket protectors with MULTIPLE writing instruments. Company rules require all GEEKS to wear goggles for eye protection and helmets. The helmets are bright YELLOW so we can see them coming and take the appropriate precautions. They can fix the computers fine, but they hurt themselves with the cash registers trying to ring up the bills. Let's just say that we love our GEEKS, but they are somewhat eccentric. Did I tell you that the pocket protectors are glued on? AND - I can't figure out how to get my yellow helmet off.    ;D

UM? - What were we talking about?

 

Sister, I look forward to you taking the Bible Trivia thread back again. It is yours to begin with and you were doing such a wonderful job with it. I will still be glad to put in some occasional inputs on it.

(http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x125/luvmarley_bucket/cid_006701c66bbe0d2562b00900a8c0Dis.gif)  Oh my gosh you're cracking me up!


Sounds like a plan then!  I do love doing it!  Agreed.  Right after the 1st.  ;D