Game crashes at startup PLEASE HELP :(

[AnteraEK]

When i try to start the game the launcher works fine but when the game starts i get this :Everquest II has detected an unrecoverable error and must shutdown.<verify> E:liveeq2frameworkcoredevicessrcDirectX9RenderDevi ce.cpp ( 1059):Failed to create D3D device for RADEON X800 PRO.Any ideas?Dxdiag :------------------System Information------------------Time of this report: 1/30/2008, 16:28:44       Machine name: KIM-BELLA   Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp_sp2_gdr.070227-2254)           Language: Swedish (Regional Setting: Swedish)System Manufacturer: VIA Technologies, Inc.       System Model: KT400-8235               BIOS: Phoenix - AwardBIOS v6.00PG          Processor: AMD Athlon(tm) XP 2400+,  MMX,  3DNow, ~2.0GHz             Memory: 1280MB RAM          Page File: 241MB used, 2045MB available        Windows Dir: C:WINDOWS    DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)DX Setup Parameters: Not found     DxDiag Version: 5.03.2600.2180 32bit Unicode------------DxDiag Notes------------  DirectX Files Tab: No problems found.      Display Tab 1: No problems found.        Sound Tab 1: No problems found.          Music Tab: No problems found.          Input Tab: No problems found.        Network Tab: No problems found.--------------------DirectX Debug Levels--------------------Direct3D:    0/4 (n/a)DirectDraw:  0/4 (retail)DirectInput: 0/5 (n/a)DirectMusic: 0/5 (n/a)DirectPlay:  0/9 (retail)DirectSound: 0/5 (retail)DirectShow:  0/6 (retail)---------------Display Devices---------------        Card name: RADEON X800 PRO     Manufacturer: ATI Technologies Inc.        Chip type: ATI Radeon Graphics Processor AGP (0x4A49)         DAC type: Internal DAC(400MHz)       Device Key: EnumPCIVEN_1002&DEV_4A49&SUBSYS_00021002&REV_00   Display Memory: 256.0 MB     Current Mode: 1152 x 864 (32 bit) (75Hz)          Monitor: Plug and Play-bildskärm  Monitor Max Res: 1600,1200      Driver Name: ati2dvag.dll   Driver Version: 6.14.0010.6764 (English)      DDI Version: 9 (or higher)Driver Attributes: Final Retail Driver Date/Size: 12/21/2007 04:08:18, 272384 bytes      WHQL Logo'd: Yes  WHQL Date Stamp: n/a              VDD: Saknas         Mini VDD: ati2mtag.sys    Mini VDD Date: 12/21/2007 04:53:20, 2843136 bytesDevice Identifier: {D7B71EE2-0909-11CF-DE69-0820A1C2CB35}        Vendor ID: 0x1002        Device ID: 0x4A49        SubSys ID: 0x00021002      Revision ID: 0x0000      Revision ID: 0x0000      Video Accel:  Deinterlace Caps: n/a         Registry: OK     DDraw Status: Enabled       D3D Status: Enabled       AGP Status: Not AvailableDDraw Test Result: Not run D3D7 Test Result: Not run D3D8 Test Result: Not run D3D9 Test Result: Not run

[AnteraEK]

bump, please

[TSR-DanT]

When did this start, and how long were you playing on this machine before it started?

[AnteraEK]

about a week ago, been playing without any issues for a year.. :/I did install catalyst control center for using TV-out, if that might have something to do with it? but i -have downloaded hundreds of other versions of the driver incuding the newest but the error still remains <img src="/smilies/9d71f0541cff0a302a0309c5079e8dee.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />

[Jehane]

This same problem started for me today (2008FEB02). I have been playing for years without a single problem - this is new.The login works fine but when it goes to the character display screen the graphics get all flickery and then "corrupt" causing a complete system crash. I am running an ATI All-In-Wonder 9800 Pro. (Been using this card for awhile without any problems).I haven't done anything new to my system since I played last night. This problem appeared entirely "out of the blue". I downloaded the latest drivers for the card but this did not seem to have any effect.Please help !

[Tebos]

<cite>Jehane wrote:</cite><blockquote>This same problem started for me today (2008FEB02). I have been playing for years without a single problem - this is new.The login works fine but when it goes to the character display screen the graphics get all flickery and then "corrupt" causing a complete system crash. I am running an ATI All-In-Wonder 9800 Pro. (Been using this card for awhile without any problems).I haven't done anything new to my system since I played last night. This problem appeared entirely "out of the blue". I downloaded the latest drivers for the card but this did not seem to have any effect.Please help !</blockquote><p>It's a sign that the card is on it's way out.  I had an x800 pro that did the same thing until finally the computer would not boot anymore.  I applied a can of air to the fan of he air for a month to get by.</p>

[Jehane]

Thankyou for the response.I was most afraid of that reply though. I ran a stability test on the card and it failed. Although I don't notice any other problem other than in EQ2, I fear that you may be correct. The graphics get all fluttery at the start and then within seconds scramble to the point that the computer crashes.So far I have not noticed anything wrong in general use (other than in the game).I hate to replace the card - I have TV out set up nicely and am loathe to change the setup. If I get an identical card, would the installed drivers just swap over (meaning that I wouldn't have to change much) - just physically install the new card ?

[Tebos]

<cite>Jehane wrote:</cite><blockquote>Thankyou for the response.I was most afraid of that reply though. I ran a stability test on the card and it failed. Although I don't notice any other problem other than in EQ2, I fear that you may be correct. The graphics get all fluttery at the start and then within seconds scramble to the point that the computer crashes.So far I have not noticed anything wrong in general use (other than in the game).I hate to replace the card - I have TV out set up nicely and am loathe to change the setup. If I get an identical card, would the installed drivers just swap over (meaning that I wouldn't have to change much) - just physically install the new card ?</blockquote>Correct

[AnteraEK]

Just noticed most other games crash aswell, what should i do? <img src="/smilies/9d71f0541cff0a302a0309c5079e8dee.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />

[TSR-DanT]

From the posts above, I'd say it's time to replace the card.