Fixed it, turns out my driver install was hosed as no other direct3d applications worked either, I just hadn't used any for ages to notice. After a complete driver wipe and reinstall it all works fine. Sorry to bother you.
Changing Prefs.ini made no difference other than a full black screen, still the same error in debug.err. I can't find a way to change the monitor listing. In the advanced monitor settings I have "Default Monitor", "Digital Flat Panel (1600x1200)" and "Default Monitor". Attempting to update the drivers on the Default Monitor just results in Windows saying it can't find anything better than what is already installed. And yes, it is a laptop.
Hi, I'm trying to run GalCiv2 on my Inspiron 8200 but when trying to run the game I just get a small black window and then nothing. I've pasted my debug.err file below and the error seems to be with my video card but looking through the forums a mobility 9000 will play the game ok. I realise the sound drivers are very old but they are the latest that Dell supply and as the error is about Direct3D not initializing I'd think that the sound drivers aren't the cause. Suggestions
