Ive a new laptop...system info below.
When i installed sims 2 and eps up to Bon Voyage, i got an error message saying directx 3d error.I reinstalled,and got over that,but i cant use edge smoothers,or shadows...my terrains look like a bunch of squares!
Ive set my game to run with windows xp as set out on sims 2.com,patched my game and no luck.
Ive seen an error in the info below....DX Setup Parameters: Not found
is this the problem? What can i do to fix it.
I dont know which drivers to update,and each time i get a system not compatable message.Heeeelllllp!
OperatingSystem>Windows Vista™ Home Premium (6.0, Build 6001) Service Pack 1 (6001.longhorn_rtm.080118-1840)</OperatingSystem>
<Language>English (Regional Setting: English)</Language>
<SystemManufacturer>TOSHIBA</SystemManufacturer>
<SystemModel>Satellite Pro L300</SystemModel>
<BIOS>Default System BIOS</BIOS>
<Processor>Intel(R) Pentium(R) Dual CPU T2370 @ 1.73GHz (2 CPUs), ~1.7GHz</Processor>
<Memory>2038MB RAM</Memory>
<PageFile>1016MB used, 3295MB available</PageFile>
<WindowsDir>C:\Windows</WindowsDir>
<DirectXVersion>DirectX 10</DirectXVersion>
<DXSetupParameters>Not found</DXSetupParameters>
<DxDiagVersion>6.00.6001.18000</DxDiagVersion>
<DxDiagUnicode>1</DxDiagUnicode>
<DxDiag64Bit>0</DxDiag64Bit>
</SystemInformation>
- <DxDiagNotes>
<DisplayTab>No problems found.</DisplayTab>
<SoundTab>No problems found.</SoundTab>
<InputTab>No problems found.</InputTab>
CardName>Mobile Intel(R) 965 Express Chipset Family</CardName>
<Manufacturer>Intel Corporation</Manufacturer>
<ChipType>Mobile Intel(R) 965 Express Chipset Family</ChipType>
<DACType>Internal</DACType>
<DeviceKey>Enum\PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_2A02&SUBSYS_FF641179&REV_03</DeviceKey>
<DisplayMemory>358 MB</DisplayMemory>
<CurrentMode>1280 x 800 (32 bit) (60Hz)</CurrentMode>
<Monitor>Generic PnP Monitor</Monitor>
<MonitorMaxRes />
<DriverName>igdumd32.dll</DriverName>
<DriverVersion>7.14.0010.1329</DriverVersion>
<DriverLanguage>English</DriverLanguage
Any help will be greatly appreciated.Thanks!
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