i tried to load virtual pool 3 but it doesnt do anything not even an error message. it requires direct 3d and although i have it, quite a few games which require it wont run. is there a way to enable direct 3d.
Can you give me a little more info m8 such as spec, os, graphics card type e.t.c???? As well as curent direct x version and driver revisions for your chipset, graphics card e.t.c???
im using windows xp with sis 661fx graphics. i ran dxdiag and it said the following.
No problems found.
To test DirectDraw functionality, click the "Test DirectDraw" button above.
Direct3D 7 test results: All tests were successful.
Direct3D 8 test results: All tests were successful.
Direct3D 9 test results: All tests were successful.
Could be a stab at nothing m8 but is the game patched?? Latest version is 3.0.9.9 you can get it from gamespot but you need an account. Also as it is quite an old game you could try running it in compatability mode for Win 98 go to the folder with the program .exe file right click, go to properties and around there somewhere is compatability mode. Select it and try!!! Failing that look for a programme called dosbox.... it allows you to play a lot of old games. Happy hunting!
i tried the program compatability mode and dosbox but it still wont load. could it be that some direct 3d games arent compatable with all direct 3d cards.
It may be worth looking @ vmware or similar m8. That way you can launch a virtual windows 98/ me machine and you should be able to play the classics to your hearts content. Sometimes the code just doesn't translate correctly.............