Turbo GT

Posted: 02-12-2005, 03:47 AM

Robert L

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I have tried to download Turbo GT with 2 different disks and get the following.
directX config..primary display driver...when I clk Ok, it says failed to
start direct play. Any ideas as to why it doesn't work? It says XP
compatible. It is an older game, but worked at one time. Running XP with
service pack 2. Thanks for any help. RL

Turbo GT

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Jimmy S.

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Re: Turbo GT

Posted: 02-12-2005, 04:49 AM

Hi Robert,

"Robert L" <Robert [email protected]> wrote in message news:[email protected]..

>I have tried to download Turbo GT with 2 different disks and get the following.
> directX config..primary display driver...when I clk Ok, it says failed to
> start direct play. Any ideas as to why it doesn't work? It says XP
> compatible. It is an older game, but worked at one time. Running XP with
> service pack 2. Thanks for any help. RL

Updating video card drivers can solve most gaming issues. Here's some
simple abc's to always keep in mind. a. Shut off download accelerators,
firewalls and antivirus programs when downloading or installing updates;
b. Check for game patches: www.avault.com/pcrl/patches_list.asp?letter=a
c. Make sure you meet the game's minimum video and system requirements.

Before you update your drivers, I recommend that you install DirectX 9.0c:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en

Here are the steps I recommend you use to update your driver:

1. To identify the make and model of your card, right click your
Desktop, choose Properties / Settings / Advanced / Adapter.

2. Download the latest video driver for your card online, using
http://mvps.org/nibblesnbits/Video.html#drivers
to find the website to download from. I also have advanced
video driver and direct X troubleshooting steps on that page.

3. Save the .exe driver (or extract the zip file) to a folder
in My Documents named after the driver version number.

4. Restart the computer in Safe Mode by pressing the F8 key
about once every second as it's rebooting to pick Safe Mode.

5. Click Start / (settings) Control Panel / System / Hardware
Device Manager / expand +Display Adapters / right click on
the adapter, pick "Uninstall", and click No if asked to reboot.

6. Use Control Panel / Add-Remove programs to uninstall the
previous driver (exe)software which may have been installed.

7. Restart the computer in Safe Mode by pressing the F8 key
about once every second as it's rebooting to pick Safe Mode.

8. If the driver is NOT a (.exe)program file, GO TO step 11.

9. When Windows prompts you to install the video adapter, click
"Cancel" and Double click the driver program to begin installation.
* Even if not prompted, doubleclick the driver and install it.

10. After you reboot, go to Control Panel / Display / Settings and
choose 32 bit Color Quality, and 800x600 or higher Resolution.
That's it! Scroll down to the Troubleshooter if you have problems.

11. When Windows prompts you to install the video adapter, click
"Install from a list or specific location", click the "Browse" button,
browse to the My documents folder where you saved the driver,
and finally click on one of the driver files to begin installation.

** If you are not prompted, or if the driver was updated automatically:
Click Start / (settings) Control Panel / System / Hardware Device Manager
expand +Display Adapters / right click on the adapter, pick "Update Driver"
to start the Update Wizard, choose the "Install from a list..." option:
Browse to My Documents\ folder with the driver in it
Click OK and click Next to begin the update.

12. After you reboot, go to Control Panel / Display / Settings and
choose 32 bit Color Quality, and 800x600 or higher Resolution.
That's it! Try the advice in the Troubleshooter if you have problems.

TROUBLESHOOTING:

Test your drivers using DXDiag: Click Start / Run / type: DXDIAG
Click the "Test" buttons in the Display, Sound, Music & Network Tabs;
If any of the Display options are Disabled and you cannot Enable them,
your most likely solution would be to update your Chipset Drivers as per
my website: http://mvps.org/nibblesnbits/Video.html#v11

Your program might not support dual monitors, or "dual head" video cards
You can disable the extra video output in your display properties control
panel. Click Start>Settings>Control Panel>Display>Settings>Advanced.

Along with your Video card, Sound Cards, Motherboard Chipsets,
and Video Monitors may also require updated drivers. Even your
motherboard's BIOS may need to be updated for compatibility with
your Video card. These steps are listed at: http://NibblesNbitsVideo.tk

Perhaps the old Video drivers did not completely uninstall. If that's the
case, use these utility to completely uninstall the drivers and go to step
7:
nvidia: http://content.guru3d.com/index.php?...atorrip&menu=0
or for all cards including nvidia use: http://www.driverheaven.net/cleaner/

The latest video drivers sometime don't work with a particular game.
(Check the Video suggestions in the readme.txt file in your game folder/CD)
If there's no suggestions, try an older (WHQL) driver, and/or if you still
experience problems try a Beta driver, or even an Omega driver instead:

BETA Drivers: http://download.guru3d.com/
OMEGA Drivers: http://www.omegacorner.com/

There you have it, if you have any questions feel free to post them! :-)

--
Cheers, Windows XP MVP Shell / User
Jimmy S. http://mvp.support.microsoft.com

Game FAQs: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=FH;[LN];gms
Visit my Zone.com / Gaming Helpsite: http://nibblesnbits.tk or Call /
Contact
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My advice is donated "AS IS" without warranty; nor do I confer any rights.
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Robert L

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Turbo GT

Posted: 02-12-2005, 04:39 PM

Jimmy...I got as far as finding my videl card ddriver. It's Intel (R)
82845G\GL\GE\PE\GV\ graphics controller. It says it working properly. Is
1024X768 true color 32 bit 60 Hertz what should be checked? After that I'm
totally lost. I did download Direct X 9.0c. Thanks for trying to help.
Robert L

Jimmy S.

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Re: Turbo GT

Posted: 02-12-2005, 04:53 PM

Hi Robert,

Did you install DirectX by double-clicking the download?
After that's done, go to the next step on the list I sent you:

2. Download the latest video driver for your card online, using
http://mvps.org/nibblesnbits/Video.html#drivers
to find the website to download from. I also have advanced
video driver and direct X troubleshooting steps on that page.

--
Cheers, Windows XP MVP Shell / User
Jimmy S. http://mvp.support.microsoft.com

Game FAQs: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=FH;[LN];gms
Visit my MSN Zone.com and Gaming Help Site: http://mvps.org/nibblesnbits
MS Assisted Support: http://support.microsoft.com/select/?target=assistance
My advice is donated "AS IS" without warranty; nor do I confer any rights.
__________________________________________________ _______

"Robert L" <[email protected]> wrote in message news:[email protected]..

> Jimmy...I got as far as finding my videl card ddriver. It's Intel (R)
> 82845G\GL\GE\PE\GV\ graphics controller. It says it working properly. Is
> 1024X768 true color 32 bit 60 Hertz what should be checked? After that I'm
> totally lost. I did download Direct X 9.0c. Thanks for trying to help.
> Robert L

Robert L

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Re: Turbo GT

Posted: 02-12-2005, 06:19 PM

Jimmy....I'm thinking your knowledge is above my brain capacity. I'm
thinking also, this little game is not worth getting me into trouble I can't
get out of. Thanks for trying to help, but since I can play all my other
games with computer as is, I think I'll trash can these 2 disks and forget
it. RL

"Jimmy S." wrote:

> Hi Robert,
>
> Did you install DirectX by double-clicking the download?
> After that's done, go to the next step on the list I sent you:
>
> 2. Download the latest video driver for your card online, using
> http://mvps.org/nibblesnbits/Video.html#drivers
> to find the website to download from. I also have advanced
> video driver and direct X troubleshooting steps on that page.
>
> --
> Cheers, Windows XP MVP Shell / User
> Jimmy S. http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
>
> Game FAQs: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=FH;[LN];gms
> Visit my MSN Zone.com and Gaming Help Site: http://mvps.org/nibblesnbits
> MS Assisted Support: http://support.microsoft.com/select/?target=assistance
> My advice is donated "AS IS" without warranty; nor do I confer any rights.
> __________________________________________________ _______
>
> "Robert L" <[email protected]> wrote in message news:[email protected]..
> > Jimmy...I got as far as finding my videl card ddriver. It's Intel (R)
> > 82845G\GL\GE\PE\GV\ graphics controller. It says it working properly. Is
> > 1024X768 true color 32 bit 60 Hertz what should be checked? After that I'm
> > totally lost. I did download Direct X 9.0c. Thanks for trying to help.
> > Robert L
>
>
>

Jimmy S.

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Re: Turbo GT

Posted: 02-13-2005, 04:50 AM

Hi Robert,

I understand and respect your decision. Let us know if you
change your mind, or start having issues with other games. :-)

--
Cheers, Windows XP MVP Shell / User
Jimmy S. http://mvp.support.microsoft.com

Game FAQs: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=FH;[LN];gms
Visit my MSN Zone.com and Gaming Help Site: http://mvps.org/nibblesnbits
MS Assisted Support: http://support.microsoft.com/select/?target=assistance
My advice is donated "AS IS" without warranty; nor do I confer any rights.
__________________________________________________ _______

"Robert L" <[email protected]> wrote in message news

[email protected]..

> Jimmy....I'm thinking your knowledge is above my brain capacity. I'm
> thinking also, this little game is not worth getting me into trouble I can't
> get out of. Thanks for trying to help, but since I can play all my other
> games with computer as is, I think I'll trash can these 2 disks and forget
> it. RL
>
> "Jimmy S." wrote:
>
>> Hi Robert,
>>
>> Did you install DirectX by double-clicking the download?
>> After that's done, go to the next step on the list I sent you:
>>
>> 2. Download the latest video driver for your card online, using
>> http://mvps.org/nibblesnbits/Video.html#drivers
>> to find the website to download from. I also have advanced
>> video driver and direct X troubleshooting steps on that page.
>>
>> --
>> Cheers, Windows XP MVP Shell / User
>> Jimmy S. http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
>>
>> Game FAQs: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=FH;[LN];gms
>> Visit my MSN Zone.com and Gaming Help Site: http://mvps.org/nibblesnbits
>> MS Assisted Support: http://support.microsoft.com/select/?target=assistance
>> My advice is donated "AS IS" without warranty; nor do I confer any rights.
>> __________________________________________________ _______
>>
>> "Robert L" <[email protected]> wrote in message news:[email protected]..
>> > Jimmy...I got as far as finding my videl card ddriver. It's Intel (R)
>> > 82845G\GL\GE\PE\GV\ graphics controller. It says it working properly. Is
>> > 1024X768 true color 32 bit 60 Hertz what should be checked? After that I'm
>> > totally lost. I did download Direct X 9.0c. Thanks for trying to help.
>> > Robert L
>>
>>
>>

Robert L

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Re: Turbo GT

Posted: 02-13-2005, 05:05 AM

Thanks for your help Jimmy.......Robert L

"Jimmy S." wrote:

> Hi Robert,
>
> I understand and respect your decision. Let us know if you
> change your mind, or start having issues with other games. :-)
>
> --
> Cheers, Windows XP MVP Shell / User
> Jimmy S. http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
>
> Game FAQs: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=FH;[LN];gms
> Visit my MSN Zone.com and Gaming Help Site: http://mvps.org/nibblesnbits
> MS Assisted Support: http://support.microsoft.com/select/?target=assistance
> My advice is donated "AS IS" without warranty; nor do I confer any rights.
> __________________________________________________ _______
>
> "Robert L" <[email protected]> wrote in message news[email protected]..
> > Jimmy....I'm thinking your knowledge is above my brain capacity. I'm
> > thinking also, this little game is not worth getting me into trouble I can't
> > get out of. Thanks for trying to help, but since I can play all my other
> > games with computer as is, I think I'll trash can these 2 disks and forget
> > it. RL
> >
> > "Jimmy S." wrote:
> >
> >> Hi Robert,
> >>
> >> Did you install DirectX by double-clicking the download?
> >> After that's done, go to the next step on the list I sent you:
> >>
> >> 2. Download the latest video driver for your card online, using
> >> http://mvps.org/nibblesnbits/Video.html#drivers
> >> to find the website to download from. I also have advanced
> >> video driver and direct X troubleshooting steps on that page.
> >>
> >> --
> >> Cheers, Windows XP MVP Shell / User
> >> Jimmy S. http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
> >>
> >> Game FAQs: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=FH;[LN];gms
> >> Visit my MSN Zone.com and Gaming Help Site: http://mvps.org/nibblesnbits
> >> MS Assisted Support: http://support.microsoft.com/select/?target=assistance
> >> My advice is donated "AS IS" without warranty; nor do I confer any rights.
> >> __________________________________________________ _______
> >>
> >> "Robert L" <[email protected]> wrote in message news:[email protected]..
> >> > Jimmy...I got as far as finding my videl card ddriver. It's Intel (R)
> >> > 82845G\GL\GE\PE\GV\ graphics controller. It says it working properly. Is
> >> > 1024X768 true color 32 bit 60 Hertz what should be checked? After that I'm
> >> > totally lost. I did download Direct X 9.0c. Thanks for trying to help.
> >> > Robert L
> >>
> >>
> >>

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