3DMark 2001 install problem.

The Reaper

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Half way thru install and get this massage-

<< Texture convert setup error Could not create Direct3D device Please contact MadOnion.com >>

WTF! Anyone else have this problem? I'm running DX8 not DX8A and a V3 2K with the latest drivers(LOL latest drivers LOL)on WinME.
 

AudiPorsche

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Woooo v3 2000's rule! i think its almost time for me to upgrade mine :)

I didnt have any problems. try intalling DX8a
 

The Reaper

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Well I just D/L DX8A and installed with the same results. I'm felling kinda left out of the big hoopla. :disgust:
 

Sunner

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Same problem here, Win2K and a V3-2K PCI, running latest(DX8) drivers and DX8a.
 

shiznut123

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I found a way. Set your video card to 16bit color and then install. After installation, set back to 32bit. It worked for me.
 

The Reaper

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Yeah I just figured it out too. Make sure you set textures to 16 bit or it'll look like crap. Pulled off a 1990 score first time out.