Direct3D problems

[SharkMachine]

OK... This problem is starting to get on my nerves <_<

Every time I try to run a game that uses Direct3D -> I get
a blank screen and then it minimizes the program and I
can't restore it. When I tested D3D in DXDiag -> You
cancelled the test by pressing a key.

Someone suggested me to test if Direct3D works on a window
-> and it works, but won't in Fullscreen

I'm running on Win XP Pro SP1, DirectX 9.0c, latest Display
Drivers from NVidia (WHQL certified)

Motherboard: EpoX 8RDAEI (nForce2)
Display Card: Asus V9520/TD (GeForce Fx 5200)

 

[Guest]

I am getting the exact same problem it fails on 7 and 8
but I see the box on 9. It is on my laptop, I even
considered uninstalling keyboard but got cold feet

 

[Guest]

yeh, exact same here, all I get is a blank screen when playing games. (I made
a topic about it here, a few days ago). When i do the dxdiag tests, it fails
ALL of the Direct3D test, and also the last Direct Draw test...

 

[SharkMachine]

-----Original Message-----
yeh, exact same here, all I get is a blank screen when playing games. (I made
a topic about it here, a few days ago). When i do the dxdiag tests, it fails
ALL of the Direct3D test, and also the last Direct Draw test...
.

Yep... I think I read it, but I think it isn't the same
problem. I get a blank screen for few seconds and then it
minimizes the game.

And I don't have any problems with DirectDraw... and as I
mentioned, D3D works on a window.

And I forgot to mention that sometimes I magae to get it
working by re-installing drivers or just restarting my
computer... but when I have to restart again -> doesn't
work any more

 

[Jimmy S.]

Hi Shark,

Here's what I suggest you try to resolve the DirectX error message:
"You Cancelled the test by pressing a key".

Here are the top 2 fixes for that error recently:
- Temporarily Shut off any 3rd party utilities including Antivirus and Firewall
- Look for any keyboard software running in Task Manager and End it.

Still having problems? :-s Read on...

1. You should setup a system restore point before starting:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/using/howto/gethelp/systemrestore.asp

2. Go to the WindowsUpdate site to install everything under Critical
and Recommended: http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com

3. Download and (re)install the latest version of DirectX *
* Doesn't apply to you since you've updated to 9.0c

4. Disable Windows Auto-Update while testing DirectX. In Control
Panel / System / Automatic Updates tab, uncheck the top box / OK.

5. Disable any other auto updating program that you might be running on your
computer. Webshots or active desktops could be interfering with these tests.

6. Similar to step 5; Temporarily disable Startup programs one at a time, starting
with Firewall, Antivirus, etc.: http://new.jtsoft2001.com/windows/startup.php
You can lookup what a program does before you disable it here:
http://www.pacs-portal.co.uk/startup_pages/startup_full.htm

Hope that solves it. Take your time, and follow the steps in their listed order.

--
Cheers, Windows XP MVP Shell / User
Jimmy S. http://mvp.support.microsoft.com

Game FAQs: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=FH;[LN];gms
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_________________________________________________________


| OK... This problem is starting to get on my nerves <_<
|
| Every time I try to run a game that uses Direct3D -> I get
| a blank screen and then it minimizes the program and I
| can't restore it. When I tested D3D in DXDiag -> You
| cancelled the test by pressing a key.
|
| Someone suggested me to test if Direct3D works on a window
| -> and it works, but won't in Fullscreen
|
| I'm running on Win XP Pro SP1, DirectX 9.0c, latest Display
| Drivers from NVidia (WHQL certified)
|
| Motherboard: EpoX 8RDAEI (nForce2)
| Display Card: Asus V9520/TD (GeForce Fx 5200)

 

[SharkMachine]

-----Original Message-----

Hi Shark,

Here's what I suggest you try to resolve the DirectX error message:
"You Cancelled the test by pressing a key".

Here are the top 2 fixes for that error recently:
- Temporarily Shut off any 3rd party utilities

including Antivirus and Firewall

- Look for any keyboard software running in Task Manager and End it.

Still having problems? :-s Read on...

1. You should setup a system restore point before starting:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/using/howto/gethelp/systemrestore..asp

2. Go to the WindowsUpdate site to install everything under Critical
and Recommended: http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com

3. Download and (re)install the latest version of DirectX *
* Doesn't apply to you since you've updated to 9.0c

4. Disable Windows Auto-Update while testing DirectX. In Control
Panel / System / Automatic Updates tab, uncheck the top box / OK.

5. Disable any other auto updating program that you might be running on your
computer. Webshots or active desktops could be interfering with these tests.

6. Similar to step 5; Temporarily disable Startup

programs one at a time, starting

with Firewall, Antivirus, etc.: http://new.jtsoft2001.com/windows/startup.php
You can lookup what a program does before you disable it here:
http://www.pacs-portal.co.uk/startup_pages/startup_full.htm

Hope that solves it. Take your time, and follow the steps in their listed order.

--
Cheers, Windows XP MVP Shell / User
Jimmy S. http://mvp.support.microsoft.com

Game FAQs: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=FH;[LN];gms
Visit my Zone.com / Gaming Helpsite:

http://nibblesnbits.tk or Call / Contact

MS Support at: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=sz;en-us;top
My advice is donated "AS IS" without warranty; nor do I

confer any rights.

Hmm... I updated Windows, but after re-installing DirectX
-> I started getting "Blue Screen Of Death" every time I
started Windows 0.o ... Had no other choice than use System
Restore (Safe Mode)... Already 3rd time I get the same
problem after updating 0.o

And now Windows Update doesn't work... 0.o (It seems I have
to try updating with Automatic Update)

 

[Jimmy S.]

Hi Shark,

It seems that you have some serious issues with your current installation
if you're not able to update Windows normally without blue screening.

How To Repair Windows:
Unplug from your Internet connection, and then repair Windows:
using this method: http://michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm

Afterwards, boot up your system, turn on your XP Internet Firewall,
plug back into your Internet connection and install all Critical and
Recommended updates from: http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com

--
Cheers, Windows XP MVP Shell / User
Jimmy S. http://mvp.support.microsoft.com

Game FAQs: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=FH;[LN];gms
Visit my MSN Zone.com and Gaming Help Site: http://mvps.org/nibblesnbits
MS Assisted Support: http://support.microsoft.com/select/?target=assistance
My advice is donated "AS IS" without warranty; nor do I confer any rights.
_________________________________________________________

-----Original Message-----
Hi Shark,

Here's what I suggest you try to resolve the DirectX error message:
"You Cancelled the test by pressing a key".

Here are the top 2 fixes for that error recently:
- Temporarily Shut off any 3rd party utilities

including Antivirus and Firewall

- Look for any keyboard software running in Task Manager and End it.

Still having problems? :-s Read on...

1. You should setup a system restore point before starting:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/using/howto/gethelp/systemrestore.asp

2. Go to the WindowsUpdate site to install everything under Critical
and Recommended: http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com

3. Download and (re)install the latest version of DirectX *
* Doesn't apply to you since you've updated to 9.0c

4. Disable Windows Auto-Update while testing DirectX. In Control
Panel / System / Automatic Updates tab, uncheck the top box / OK.

5. Disable any other auto updating program that you might be running on your
computer. Webshots or active desktops could be interfering with these tests.

6. Similar to step 5; Temporarily disable Startup

programs one at a time, starting

with Firewall, Antivirus, etc.: http://new.jtsoft2001.com/windows/startup.php
You can lookup what a program does before you disable it here:
http://www.pacs-portal.co.uk/startup_pages/startup_full.htm

Hope that solves it. Take your time, and follow the steps in their listed order.

--
Cheers, Windows XP MVP Shell / User
Jimmy S. http://mvp.support.microsoft.com

Game FAQs: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=FH;[LN];gms
Visit my Zone.com / Gaming Helpsite:

http://nibblesnbits.tk or Call / Contact

MS Support at: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=sz;en-us;top
My advice is donated "AS IS" without warranty; nor do I

confer any rights.

Hmm... I updated Windows, but after re-installing DirectX
-> I started getting "Blue Screen Of Death" every time I
started Windows 0.o ... Had no other choice than use System
Restore (Safe Mode)... Already 3rd time I get the same
problem after updating 0.o

And now Windows Update doesn't work... 0.o (It seems I have
to try updating with Automatic Update)