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Michael12
27-12-2004, 19:56
When i try to play Rollercoaster Tycoon 3 it comes up with something like Failed to create Direct 3D file.

I need help
Michael12
27-12-2004, 21:58
Please i need help
Fluxx
28-12-2004, 00:19
Can you post your specs here please?

(Although I fear its the onboard graphics problem again.......:frownblue )
Michael12
28-12-2004, 16:10
Yes here they are

Processor: x86 Family 15 Model 1 Stepping 2 GenuineIntel 1594 Mhz

Total Physical Memory: 256.00 MB

Available Physical Memory: 74.07 MB

Total Virtual Memory: 874.16 MB

Available Virtual Memory: 478.01 MB

Page File Space: 618.68 MB
TRAFMAN
28-12-2004, 16:11
can you find your graphics card specs?
Michael12
28-12-2004, 16:36
I hope this helps

Radeon 7000 Radeon VE Family(Microsoft Corporation)
TRAFMAN
28-12-2004, 16:39
i dont think this will play the game, as teh minimum is an "ATi radeon 8500".
Michael12
28-12-2004, 16:43
Oh right
Fluxx
28-12-2004, 18:25
I think you need a better graphics card.......:frownblue
Justy
28-12-2004, 23:27
I have Radeon 7000 and game runs ok (granted lowest setting on graphics and still a bit sticky) but basically fine..... sorry that prob doesn't help but at least you could rule out card? :confused:
Silkius
29-12-2004, 01:24
in which case i would say make sure you have the latest drivers for your card and direct x 9 (see link in FAQ)

BUT - looking at your available physical memory 74mb - I would say this is way too low to even try run it succesfully for anything but a tiny park on low setting even if you could get it to load. Sorry :(
TRAFMAN
29-12-2004, 01:30
he has 256 MB though, just most of it was used at the time.

make sure when you run the hame you have as little as possible rinning on your pc. (just have firewall/antivirus.)

also do a spyware/adware check. and scan for viruses (viria?).
Michael12
30-12-2004, 01:23
Originally posted by Silkius
in which case i would say make sure you have the latest drivers for your card and direct x 9 (see link in FAQ)

BUT - looking at your available physical memory 74mb - I would say this is way too low to even try run it succesfully for anything but a tiny park on low setting even if you could get it to load. Sorry :( I got it working thank you anyway
Silkius
30-12-2004, 02:04
Out of interest to others - what did you do? - sometimes one soloution can point others in the right place.

Glad you got it working - sorry about the dig on RAM but because I work on an XP system mainly on GFX/Images etc., I have got a little over cautious where spare RAM is concerened

:lightbulb
Michael12
30-12-2004, 16:19
I did a Windows Update