Can't run BV

dwightsciple

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Can't run BV

« on: 2009 January 20, 06:06:50 »

When I try to run BV, I get an immediate error message stating "unable to enumerate any DirectX 9 compatible graphics device". Then the application terminates without me being able to get to the very first screen. This is even after a clean install, with no downloads or hacks, using a noCD crack.

I have been running TS2 up through and including Seasons with no problems. I have a supported graphics card that has been working fine. I downloaded the latest directX, I updated all drivers, I went to Start: dxdiag and made sure everything that was supposed to be enabled, is. I am totally puzzled as to what to do next.


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morriganrant

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Re: Can't run BV

« Reply #1 on: 2009 January 20, 06:17:21 »

Have you used the no-cd with success until this point? Or is this the first time using a no-cd with the game or just this ep? That error can also pop up if you have the no-cd in the wrong location.


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dwightsciple

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Re: Can't run BV

« Reply #2 on: 2009 January 20, 06:27:01 »

This is the first time using a noCD crack, and just on this exp pack. The noCD .exe is in the TS bin of Bon Voyage in my program files.


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Re: Can't run BV

« Reply #3 on: 2009 January 20, 16:58:44 »

It could be due to a number of things:
1) Bad crack - try getting another no-cd crack from Gamecopyworld (if your EP is patched, make sure you have the crack for the correct patched version).
2) Video drivers - your drivers may be corrupt, and may need reinstalling/replacing.
3) Bad shortcut - try loading directly from the no-cd crack without using a desktop shortcut (hey, it worked for me), and if that works, create a new shortcut.
4) Bad install - some members have reported that uninstalling the EP and reinstalling it solved the problem.

You can search on "enumerate directX" and find other threads where people report on this error.


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Re: Can't run BV

« Reply #4 on: 2009 January 20, 17:03:10 »

Like jolrei said, make a new shortcut from the nocd. It might be pointing to the launcher instead.


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dwightsciple

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Re: Can't run BV

« Reply #5 on: 2009 January 21, 05:57:49 »

Well, I guess I am going to have to accept defeat. I did a search and found the threads pertaining to my problem. I have tried all suggestions, including everything in this thread, and so far nothing has worked for me. Thanks for all the help. I guess I will throw my games out in the street and let the traffic run over them.


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Re: Can't run BV

« Reply #6 on: 2009 January 21, 06:14:19 »

A DIrectX error is usually a video card or drivers problem. Do you even HAVE a video card?


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dwightsciple

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Re: Can't run BV

« Reply #7 on: 2009 January 21, 18:57:54 »

As I said in my first post, I have a supported video card that works great, and have updated all drivers. So yes, I "even have a video card".


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