Hello This is my problem I'm trying to play Halo pc. Here are the rquirments: * Microsoft® Windows® 98SE/Me/XP/2000 Got this * PC with 733 MHz equivalent or higher processor Got this * 128 MB of system RAM Got this * 1.2 GB available hard disk space Got this * 8x speed or faster CD-ROM drive Not sure, how do I check * 32 MB T&L capable video card required Not sure, how do I check * Sound card, speakers or headphones required for audioGot this * Microsoft Mouse or compatible pointing devicegot * 56.6 Kbps or better modem or LAN for online play; broadband to run a server got Now this is my computer info System: Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Version 2002 Service Pack 2 Computer: Intel Celeron processor 996Mhz, 384 MB of RAM I have DirectX 9.0 Graphics card : Name:Intel(R)82815 Graphics controller (Microsoft Approx. Total memory: 32.0MB Current Display: 1024 x 768 (24 bit)(75Hz) Now when I run the game this happens: Its says machine info: 850MHz, 384MB, 8M Intel 815 (0x1132) So I click continue in safe mode and this happens: A problem occured initializing Direct 3D. Hardware acceleration may be disabled, please run DXDIAG But I can run Counter Strike 1.6. Perfectly fine. Could someone please explain to me what the problem is. Thank you Max K.
you need to ditch the integrated graphics, and get a video card. basically, the whole system needs to be overhauled to get it working smoothly. you'd need a new power supply, a videocard (depending on your ports), and more ram (preferably the maximum amount the mobo can handle).
basically you need new components. and seeing that you have a 1ghz celeron, most likely you will need a pci videocard. but you may have an agp slot. the only way to make sure is to open the computer and look at the slots.
