This isnt a 3dgs related problem, I used to have the same problem.

Go to start > preferences, click o nthe video out tab and make sure the 'Video Out' is set to the latest one available. If it doesnt solve it, I'm assumign your usign an older video card / comp?

Jimmy died, today, he blew his brains out into the bay, in the state of mind, its my own private suicide. A stitch in time saves nine... what the hell does that mean?!?