** Error ** : from Graphics Subsystem . Can't create video surfaces [Archive]

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sos896

3 Feb 2011, 16:16

Can someone help me,i just updated to the newest beta and now everytime i finish an online game i get this error,if i press OK it closes the game,if you want to my specs they are according to DxDiag:
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System Information
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Time of this report: 2/3/2011, 08:13:16
Machine name: CHRIS-PC
Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium 32-bit (6.1, Build 7600) (7600.win7_gdr.100618-1621)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: Dell Inc.
System Model: Inspiron 1545
BIOS: Phoenix ROM BIOS PLUS Version 1.10 A14
Processor: Pentium(R) Dual-Core CPU T4200 @ 2.00GHz (2 CPUs), ~2.0GHz
Memory: 2048MB RAM
Available OS Memory: 2008MB RAM
Page File: 1743MB used, 2272MB available
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Display Devices
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Card name: Mobile Intel(R) 4 Series Express Chipset Family
Manufacturer: Intel Corporation
Chip type: Mobile Intel(R) 4 Series Express Chipset Family
DAC type: Internal
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_2A42&SUBSYS_02AA1028&REV_07
Display Memory: 812 MB
Dedicated Memory: 64 MB
Shared Memory: 748 MB
Current Mode: 1366 x 768 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor Name: Generic PnP Monitor

Please help

CyberShadow

3 Feb 2011, 18:51

Have you tried updating your graphics drivers?

sos896

3 Feb 2011, 19:00

Have you tried updating your graphics drivers?
Yes,they're up to date and it still happens

CyberShadow

3 Feb 2011, 19:05

Can you try the WormKit module posted in this thread?

sos896

3 Feb 2011, 23:28

Can you try the WormKit module posted in this thread?

OHH MAN IM SO ANGRY,I WAS DOING A MISSION THAT IT WAS SO HARD,I FINALLY COULD COMPLETED,AND WHEN THE MISSION ENDED AND IT WAS GOING TO THE MENU,I GOT THE ERROR!!! >:( AND GUESS WHAT,I OPENED W:A AGAIN AND THE MISSION WAS INCOMPLETE u.u

sorry about caps lock but im really angry,i will try the WormKit

sos896

4 Feb 2011, 00:12

Can you try the WormKit module posted in this thread?

How do i activate the WormKit?,i tried activating it the way you said,but when i open it it just says "Ignoring commandline -wkForceFrontendResolution.dll" something like that and the game starts,help?

CyberShadow

4 Feb 2011, 04:19

There are instructions on WormKit's web page. The link is in my signature.

sos896

7 Feb 2011, 20:45

There are instructions on WormKit's web page. The link is in my signature.

Worked perfectly! it doesn't give me the error anymore! thanks a lot!

vaerhdf6

4 Apr 2011, 01:39

I don't understand this thing at all. I got a sub system error. Googled it, found a "module" to force the resolution on the front end. I read further, noticed I needed this "Wormkit". Downloaded Wormkit, read the instructions on how to install and activate each module which is basically copy contents of program + said modules into the installed directory among other things. Ran JUST Wormkit, still got the exact same error as if nothing changed. What does this thing do exactly? Because nothing is happening. Keep getting the sub system error for the front end resolution no matter what I try. Been at this for a good 3 hours and, to be honest, I'm losing the taste of even bothering with this game. I feel like downloading Wormkit was the same as downloading the same .exe file already located in my directory. Don't see any difference. What am I doing wrong (If anything)? Does Wormkit have a GUI that I'm not noticing or does it just run alternative code on startup? Why is running this game harder than getting US Citizenship papers for Osama Bin Laden? I need help apparently.

CyberShadow

4 Apr 2011, 11:58

Why is running this game harder than getting US Citizenship papers for Osama Bin Laden?Because manufacturers of new hardware don't care about compatibility with decade-old games.

Sorry, but if the WormKit module didn't help you, the only solutions I know of are using a virtual machine (http://worms2d.info/Emulating_Worms_Armageddon) or waiting for W:A 4.0.

sos896

25 Apr 2011, 16:27

Because manufacturers of new hardware don't care about compatibility with decade-old games.

Sorry, but if the WormKit module didn't help you, the only solutions I know of are using a virtual machine (http://worms2d.info/Emulating_Worms_Armageddon) or waiting for W:A 4.0.

CYBERSHADOOOOOOW you know when W:A 4.0 is going to be released?,i have seen its progress and its too little :C

CyberShadow

25 Apr 2011, 16:38

http://dump.thecybershadow.net/91f667465806396d88f9d193dcfecade/facepalm.gif

GrO

26 Apr 2011, 13:38

CYBERSHADOOOOOOW you know when W:A 4.0 is going to be released?,i have seen its progress and its too little :C

Read THIS (http://forum.team17.co.uk/showthread.php?t=44760).

Pokota

9 Feb 2012, 04:22

Yep - I'm having this error too. Running the latest beta version; I am still getting the error when going from game to frontend even with having fiddled with the settings and applying the ForceFrontendResolution module. My specifications are:

W:A - Latest Beta (3.6.31.0) - WormKit with ForceFrontendResolution module, AntiKeyboardHook module, and Project X module - Game Resolution 1024x768

MS Windows XP Professional 32-bit SP3
Installation Date: 24 October 2007, 14:31
RAM
1.00 GB Single-Channel DDR @ 166MHz (2.5-3-3-7)*
Monitor
Name S/T 77/76DFX on Intel 82865G Graphics Controller
Current Resolution 1152x864 pixels
Work Resolution 1152x804 pixels
State enabled, primary, output devices support
Monitor Width 1152
Monitor Height 864
Monitor BPP 32 bits per pixel
Monitor Frequency 60 Hz
Device \\.\DISPLAY1\Monitor0
Intel(R) 82865G Graphics Controller
Memory 96 MB
Memory type 2
Driver version 6.14.10.4396
OpenGL
Version 1.3.0 - Build 4.14.10.4396
Vendor Intel
Renderer Intel 865G
GLU Version 1.2.2.0 Microsoft Corporation
Values
GL_MAX_LIGHTS 16
GL_MAX_TEXTURE_SIZE 2048
GL_MAX_TEXTURE_STACK_DEPTH 10

*Motherboard can handle up to 2048 MB RAM
**According to the intel website, my driver is the most recent one (although it's still a five-year-old piece of software, so it *should* still be compatible with the W:A Frontend...)

I am able to go as low as 800x600 16-BPP on my screen settings, but trying this still doesn't fix the problem.

StepS

10 Feb 2012, 04:12