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Error 1242 (Can't Open Video Device) #86276
08/16/06 02:01
08/16/06 02:01
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Spokane, WA, USA
Vonman Offline OP
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Spokane, WA, USA
For some reason, anytime I try to open up any kind of A6 application, it says, "Can't open video device". The error name is E1242.

I have DirectXc, 256 mb ram, 1 ghz processer, WinXP, and never have a problem with other games.

My suspicion is that I have a bad video card (because I don't have one at all, it's on-board and it's only 4 megs).

Does anyone know how do deal with this?

Re: Error 1242 (Can't Open Video Device) [Re: Vonman] #86277
08/16/06 02:23
08/16/06 02:23
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4 MB? Gamestudio requires at least 16 MB for the video card. Plus, on-board video is often inferior in quality compared to a card for games, but is sufficient for most other uses. I would suggest looking into getting a Radeon 7000. Although it's an old card, they support DX9 fully, cost about $25, have 64 MB RAM, and otherwise decent for at least getting your game running. You can then save up and upgrade to a more worthy mid-range card in the $120 price range or so.

Another option is to use the -w3d commandline which forces weak mode. It may run, but with only 4 MB video memory, you may have to use a very low resolution (800x600 or less, only 16-bit color). If I recall correctly, if you run out of video memory, system memory is used instead to cover it so it shouldn't be that big of a problem. But yes, use the -w3d commandline.


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Re: Error 1242 (Can't Open Video Device) [Re: ulillillia] #86278
08/16/06 09:47
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A6 requires DX9.0c. I don't know of any 4 MB card that would run DX9 applications - so that's probably the reason for your problem.


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