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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? -- -- Andre Windows Connected | http://www.windowsconnected.com Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
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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

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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

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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"ed8020" wrote in message 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
Do you have supported video card with the most recent drivers?
If yes then something probably still needs a bit of work.
-- Paul Smith, Yeovil, UK. Microsoft MVP Windows Shell/User. http://www.windowsresource.net/
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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.

I've tried Oblivion and Morrowind both run pretty well.
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Andre Da Costa [Extended64] wrote:

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? 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

how do i run it in compatability mode? plz reply asap.
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Paul Smith wrote:

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
Do you have supported video card with the most recent drivers?
If yes then something probably still needs a bit of work.

what needs work?
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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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Andre Da Costa [Extended64] wrote: 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? 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
how do i run it in compatability mode? plz reply asap.
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The drivers lol.
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Paul Smith wrote: 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
Do you have supported video card with the most recent drivers?
If yes then something probably still needs a bit of work.
what needs work?
-- Message posted via WindowsKB.com http://www.windowskb.com/Uwe/Forums.aspx/windows-vista-games/200604/1

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 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. -- -- Andre Windows Connected | http://www.windowsconnected.com Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
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Andre Da Costa [Extended64] wrote: 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? 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
how do i run it in compatability mode? plz reply asap.
-- Message posted via WindowsKB.com http://www.windowskb.com/Uwe/Forums.aspx/windows-vista-games/200604/1

But of course - overlooked that completely.
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--: Original message follows :-- "Andre Da Costa [Extended64]" wrote in message

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 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. -- -- Andre Windows Connected | http://www.windowsconnected.com Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
"ed8020 via WindowsKB.com" wrote in message Andre Da Costa [Extended64] wrote: 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? 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
how do i run it in compatability mode? plz reply asap.
-- Message posted via WindowsKB.com http://www.windowskb.com/Uwe/Forums.aspx/windows-vista-games/200604/1

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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

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

"ed8020" wrote in message 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
Halo is running here with the Vista patch on bungie.net and with the ATI drivers on their site.

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 Smith wrote:

"ed8020" wrote in message 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
Halo is running here with the Vista patch on bungie.net and with the ATI drivers on their site.

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 Smith wrote:

"ed8020" wrote in message 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
Halo is running here with the Vista patch on bungie.net and with the ATI drivers on their site.

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 !