Alright, i know my cpu can handle Rome and Sim2 b/c i've done it b4. I lately my hard drive got wiped, and now the games won't run. I've installed each quite a few times now. These are not pirated versions. Store-bought. I've had this problem before, but i forgot how i fixed it, i have Alcohol 120 and i don't think it's blacklisting Rome, possibly Sims2. The problem is that both games, upon command to launch, get stuck in the "splash screen" that shows the logo of the game and the such... i really need help with this, it's driving me up the wall... i've been searching online 4 help 4ever... PLEASE HELP ME!
nah, but seriously guys, i don't mean to rush u and all... if u need more info and u have yahoo msgr. [removed] :George Thanx all of u!
Did you update to the latest version of DirectX and video card drivers after you hard drive got wiped? Also, no posting email addies - it's against forum rules
i know we aren't supposed to do multi question and stuff, but when i do sims... body shop works, but thats just a side note... cuz i'm having the same prob with both games, technically i don't think i'm breaking the law, but if need be, i wont mention sims 2 again
i tried to change to 32-bit(was high 16-bit), no luck. i changed refresh rate to 75 from 60, also no luck.if someone could post my latest drivers for downloading i'd really appreciate it. Nvidia GeForce 5200<---Video Card. My sound driver has the 470 driver installed already. please help me out here guys... this isn't just for me, its for a few other people.
update on my problem, i was running sims 2 body shop, and all the sudden... "Failed to enumerate and directX 9 compatible graphics adapter in this system! Please make sure you have directX 9 compatible graphics adapter and have installed the latest manufacturer provided driver. This application will now terminate..." Like holy crap... tell me what i need 2 do please!
hmm, ok u guys, how about u just give me a link for my latest video card drivers. Nvidia GeForce 5200
http://www.nvidia.com/content/drivers/drivers.asp I thought you'd installed the latest drivers though?
ok... idk what the deal is... i downloaded the drivers for my video card... it got worse... can u please stuff the link in my face for the video card, don't make me look aroudn for it GeForce 5200 FX! PLEASE!
Due to the way nVidia's site is set up it's impossible to direct link to the driver download itself. nVidia's ForceWare driver package is made for any GeForce card so all you need is the ForceWare package for whatever operating system you're running. Are you completely uninstalling the video drivers before reinstalling?
Im sure you have done this from nvidia's website to get thet latest driver but select Graphics driver/GeForce and TNT2/Windows XP/2000 Also when you install the newest driver follow these directions Driver Installation Hints * "Download Accelerator" utilities should be disabled when downloading any drivers. * Do not run virus protection software in the background while installing the drivers. This prevents the driver from configuring itself properly. * Before installing new drivers make sure you uninstall all NVIDIA display drivers from the Windows Control Panel. Browse to the Start Menu > Windows Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs and search for "NVIDIA Windows Display Drivers" or "NVIDIA Display Drivers" and select remove.
Ok, i'm going to download the new graphics driver, cuz now WarCraft III isn't workin either... meanwhile, in the Add/Remove Programs, there is no option for removing an NVidia Display Driver, there is the Stereo Driver, and "NVidia Drivers!" Could they be anymore vague ps- I'm running 2000. I'll get back to you in a bit to see if it works... PRAY FOR ME! O! by the way, do i have to uninstall those drivers, cuz i don't see them n e where... thanx 4 all ur help, hope this works
all i know is GeForce FX 5200 NVidia, geestar, u know my yahoo name,george, remember, guide me through to find out
Ok B!tches i found it, i finally found it..... this is what u do. if you are using GeForce like me, and something isn't working for you, this is what u have to do. Right Click My Computer, Manage, Device Manager, IDE ATA/ATAPI, Secondary, Advanced Tab, and switch from PIO to DMA. I uninstalled the Nvidia IDE driver b4 i did this, i don't know if it will help, i think it will. n e ways, i'm finally playing sims 2 and rome again. ps- remember to stay current with drivers, international and us versions are not very friendly... later and peace!
