halo problems

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i have installed halo trial but when i play it it stops at the halo symbol
and comes up with a message saying, a problem has occurred initializing
direct3d. hardware acceleration maybe disabled, please run dxdiag. tks plz
reply asap
 
Which build of Windows Vista are you using? Also, its not strange to
encounter incompatibility issues with a BETA like Windows Vista. I recommend
you get in touch with the Publisher of HALO to find out about updates or
support strategies for this game on Windows Vista. Have you tried running
the game in compatibility mode to see if it makes a difference?
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ed8020 said:
i have installed halo trial but when i play it it stops at the halo symbol
and comes up with a message saying, a problem has occurred initializing
direct3d. hardware acceleration maybe disabled, please run dxdiag. tks plz
reply asap
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Do you have supported video card with the most recent drivers?

If yes then something probably still needs a bit of work.

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Just going to say, haven't a lot of people been having trouble with Direct3D
in Vista? Some people seem to experience problems with Glass and games
especially... but it seems that only the more basic games seem to work in
Vista. I've tried a few games myself... but only Counterstrike/Half Life
seems to work relatively well.

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Zack Whittaker said:
Just going to say, haven't a lot of people been having trouble with
Direct3D in Vista? Some people seem to experience problems with Glass and
games especially... but it seems that only the more basic games seem to
work in Vista. I've tried a few games myself... but only
Counterstrike/Half Life seems to work relatively well.
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I've tried Oblivion and Morrowind both run pretty well.

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Andre said:
Which build of Windows Vista are you using? Also, its not strange to
encounter incompatibility issues with a BETA like Windows Vista. I recommend
you get in touch with the Publisher of HALO to find out about updates or
support strategies for this game on Windows Vista. Have you tried running
the game in compatibility mode to see if it makes a difference?
Click to expand...

how do i run it in compatability mode?
plz reply asap.
 
Paul said:
Do you have supported video card with the most recent drivers?

If yes then something probably still needs a bit of work.
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what needs work?
 
Right click on the executable file (.exe) and click the Compatibility tab,
click the "Run this program in compatibility mode for" check box, then once
the OS drop down box has activated, select Windows XP SP2 from the list,
Apply then OK.

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The drivers lol.

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You have to disable UAP first, click Start > All Programs > Accessories >
Run > type in MSCONFIG > click Tools (tab) scroll down > select Disable UAP
click "Launch", restart you system. Log back in, click Start > Games (I
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assume the game is stored there) > right click the executable >
Compatibility (tab) > under Compatibility mode > check "Run this program in
compatibility mode for:" click in the list box and select a suitable version
of Windows, preferrably Windows XP SP2.
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But of course - overlooked that completely.

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Andre Da Costa said:
You have to disable UAP first, click Start > All Programs > Accessories >
Run > type in MSCONFIG > click Tools (tab) scroll down > select Disable
UAP
click "Launch", restart you system. Log back in, click Start > Games (I
Click to expand...
assume the game is stored there) > right click the executable >
Compatibility (tab) > under Compatibility mode > check "Run this program
in compatibility mode for:" click in the list box and select a suitable
version of Windows, preferrably Windows XP SP2.
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ed8020 said:
i have installed halo trial but when i play it it stops at the halo symbol
and comes up with a message saying, a problem has occurred initializing
direct3d. hardware acceleration maybe disabled, please run dxdiag. tks plz
reply asap
Click to expand...

Halo is running here with the Vista patch on bungie.net and with the ATI
drivers on their site.

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Paul said:
Halo is running here with the Vista patch on bungie.net and with the ATI
drivers on their site.
Click to expand...

Someone already answered this one. I'm just confirming my experience.

On build 5384 (beta2) and later, Halo will display the Program
Compatibility Assistant dialog from MS pointing you to Bungie's patch
for Halo.

Install the patch following Bungie's instructions and the game will run
just fine. This patch fixes the DX version issue when loading the game.

There is another way to hack the configuration ini file and change the
DX version check string but you don;t need to go to such extremes. I
went b/c I love the game and wanted to make it work before I leaned
about the patch.

I have not tested the trial version. I have the retail copy. Worth the
money.

Have fun !
 
Paul said:
Halo is running here with the Vista patch on bungie.net and with the ATI
drivers on their site.
Click to expand...

Someone already answered this one. I'm just confirming my experience.

On build 5384 (beta2) and later, Halo will display the Program
Compatibility Assistant dialog from MS pointing you to Bungie's patch
for Halo.

Install the patch following Bungie's instructions and the game will run
just fine. This patch fixes the DX version issue when loading the game.

There is another way to hack the configuration ini file and change the
DX version check string but you don;t need to go to such extremes. I
went b/c I love the game and wanted to make it work before I leaned
about the patch.

I have not tested the trial version. I have the retail copy. Worth the
money.

Have fun !
 
Paul said:
Halo is running here with the Vista patch on bungie.net and with the ATI
drivers on their site.
Click to expand...


Someone already answered this one. I'm just confirming my experience.

On build 5384 (beta2) and later, Halo will display the Program
Compatibility Assistant dialog from MS pointing you to Bungie's patch
for Halo.

Install the patch following Bungie's instructions and the game will run
just fine. This patch fixes the DX version issue when loading the game.

There is another way to hack the configuration ini file and change the
DX version check string but you don;t need to go to such extremes. I
went b/c I love the game and wanted to make it work before I leaned
about the patch.

I have not tested the trial version. I have the retail copy. Worth the
money.

Have fun !
 
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