NEED help to play game

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i can only see half of the visual screen that you're supposed to be able to see. u can click buttons at where they should be but u can't see the buttons. i'll give you any information that u need. just tell me how to get to it. I have a windows xp with a geforce 4000 mx. there is a debug.err file but i don't know how to open it or send it to someone to see it.
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Reply #1 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
I found the debug.err it says

Debug Message: Version v1.0 last updated on: Mon Feb 6 12:52:05 2006
Debug Message: Could not find a TGN Serial No.
Debug Message: *********DXDiag info follows.*********
System Info
Time: 4/16/2006, 23:12:30
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
Machine Name: YOUR-3F22C8F6FB
Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp_sp2_gdr.050301-1519)
Languages: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: Gateway
System Model: W3052
BIOS: Phoenix - AwardBIOS v6.00PG
Processor: AMD Sempron(tm) 3000+, MMX, 3DNow, ~2.0GHz
Physical Memory: 448MB RAM
Page File: 319MB used, 737MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS


Display Info
Display device 1:
Device Name: \\.\DISPLAY1
Card Name: NVIDIA GeForce4 MX Integrated GPU
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip Type: GeForce4 MX Integrated GPU
DAC Type: Integrated RAMDAC
Key Device: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_01F0&SUBSYS_927A1509&REV_A3
Display Memory: 64.0 MB
Current Display Mode: 1024 x 768 (32 bit) (75Hz)
Monitor Name: Plug and Play Monitor
Monitor Max Resolution: 1600,1200
Driver Name: nv4_disp.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0010.6176
Driver Date: 7/12/2004 04:50:00
DirectX Acceleration Enabled: Yes



Sound info
Sound device 1:
Description: NVIDIA(R) nForce(TM) Audio
Default Sound Playback: Yes
Default Voice Playback: Yes
Hardware ID: NFORCE_VAD
Manufacturer ID: 1
Product ID: 100
Driver Name: nvapu.sys
Provider: NVIDIA Corporation
Driver Version: 6.14.0442.0030
Driver Date: 5/25/2004 18:58:04
Type: WDM
Other Drivers:
Acceleration Level: 3
Cap Flags: 0
Min/Max Sample Rate: 0, 0



Debug Message: *********END dxdiag info.*********
Debug Message: Entering WinMain
Debug Message: ******* Starting Game Shell *******
Debug Message: Going Fullscreen
Debug Message: Preparing to change display settings.
Debug Message: Using multilsample setting: D3DMULTISAMPLE_NONMASKABLE
Debug Message: Game Resolution: 1152 x 864
Debug Message: Running fullscreen.
Debug Message: HAL (sw vp): NVIDIA GeForce4 MX Integrated GPU
Debug Message: D3DPRESENT_INTERVAL_DEFAULT
Debug Message: Refresh rate: 75
Debug Message: Bit Depth: 32 bit.
Debug Message: *********Checking D3DDevice Caps***********************
Debug Message: A full-color cursor is supported in hardware at high resolution modes.
Debug Message: RGB in format 6:6:6, Masks reported as ff0000:ff00:ff
Debug Message: Now Fullscreen
Debug Message: Shell initialization complete
Debug Message: ***** Initializing Game *****
Debug Message: Timer Frequency is 0 369e99
Debug Message: Initializing sound card.
Debug Message: initailizing bink
Debug Message: Create setup screens.
Debug Message: Clear galaxy settings.
Debug Message: Clear influence.
Debug Message: Clear up laws.
Debug Message: Clear first time events.
Debug Message: Clear wonders and trade goods.
Debug Message: Clear sector mapper.
Debug Message: Set mouse.
Debug Message: Set update timer.
Debug Message: Clear data definitions.
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\*.StarSystems
*DEBUG ERROR: ***Unable to find required tech ImpossibleTech for PirateShip. ***
*DEBUG ERROR: ***Unable to find required tech ImpossibleTech for Starbase. ***
Debug Message: Reading Star Names
Debug Message: Reading Star Names... Done
Debug Message: OptionsWnd: Quit Btn
Debug Message: Posting WM_CLOSE message.
Debug Message: WM_CLOSE message received.
Debug Message: GameUninitialize start
Debug Message: Killing Galaxy
Debug Message: Killing threads.
Debug Message: Kiling civs.
Debug Message: Killing ships.
Debug Message: Killing rallypoints.
Debug Message: Killing misc objects.
Debug Message: Killing stars.
Debug Message: Killing anomalies.
Debug Message: Killing space resources.
Debug Message: Killing colonies and planets.
Debug Message: killing scenario.
Debug Message: Clear galaxy settings.
Debug Message: Clear influence.
Debug Message: Clear up laws.
Debug Message: Clear first time events.
Debug Message: Clear wonders and trade goods.
Debug Message: Clear sector mapper.
Debug Message: Clear data definitions.
Debug Message: Killing Galaxy: Completed
Debug Message: GameUninitialize end
Debug Message: Device not cleared. 1 counts left.
Debug Message: D3D not cleared. 1 counts left.
Debug Message: Destroying Window.
Debug Message: Main Shell terminating normally
Reply #2 from GalCiv2 Forums Top

Driver Date: 7/12/2004 04:50:00 (Video), Driver Date: 5/25/2004 18:58:04 (Sound).

That's probably your problem, especially the video driver, if you update those, it will probably run fine, especially as what you're getting right now sounds very similar to what I had before I updated my video driver.
Edit: It also looks like you're running GalCiv II version 1.0, so downloading 1.0X is probably a good idea, though it's still likely the old drivers are the root of the problem.
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Reply #3 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Driver Date: 7/12/2004 04:50:00 (Video), Driver Date: 5/25/2004 18:58:04 (Sound).


I have the same driver installeed BUT the date is 25/3/2006!!

I suspect that you've not removed the driver (folllow the instructions on the ATI site). Then reinstall Catalyst version 6.3-xp-2k_dd_cc_wdm_enu_30895.

This will give you the latest driver set 6.14.10.5696.

Good luck
Reply #4 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
But he is using an NVidia GForce board, not an ATI graphics card. However, he should goto the NVidia site, download the latest drivers and follow the directions for installing.
Reply #5 from GalCiv2 Forums Top


he is using an NVidia GForce board, not an ATI graphics card


Apologies - Imissed that. But of course he needs to go tothe correct site (Places pistol to head - pulls trigger - BANG!!)
Reply #6 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
i have went to the nvidia website but i don't know what i'm doing. is there any chance someone may know exactly where to go in the website and what to do. i just don't understand driver numbers and i don't want to mess up my computer.
Reply #7 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
i have went to nvidia website. i went to download drivers. i clicked on Graphics Driver-Geforce and TNT2-Windows XP/2000. After it downloaded, i tried to play the game and now everything comes up in checkered colors. i don't know how to undo the driver. please help.
Reply #10 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Tekneek -

QUIT SPAMMING EVERY THREAD!!!!!!!!!

And BTE, don't ever post your email addy - especially if it includes your real name - on a public board. Your really should edit that out. Bad news dude.