no wgl extensions

[squall0258]

my epsxe 1.7 worked before on my computer but i had to do a complete system restore. now it won't work, half of the time it runs to slowly, the other half either says"no wgl extensions" or just shuts down before the game starts... the game is ff8... like i said it worked once before... i have done a system restor a few times in the past but...

[jonc2006]

system specs? usually that message means your hardware does not meet the requirements for the OGL2 or you need to update your drivers. if it worked fine before its likely that you need to do the latter.

[squall0258]

i checked my computer and it didn't say that i had a graphics card... but i think it's a n-something... im kinda new to this so i don't know what type of specs you want lol

[jonc2006]

download and install cpu-z and gpu-z, they will list the information needed about them. for the cpu i need to know the brand/model name and the clock speed. for the GPU i just need to know the brand (nvidia/ati) and model name.

you could also use the device manager to find this info but those two programs are much more detailed so i suggest using those instead. btw what O/S are you using, vista or XP?

http://www.cpuid.com/download/cpuz_150.zip

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[squall0258]

my computer is a amd sempron 2800+, my clock speed is 1999.9 MHz, it says that my gpu is unkown but i think it's nvidia, and im using windows XP

[Lasnap]

if you go through windos update and click on custom instead of express you shopuld be able to download driver sso you know what card your using

[ElijahTW]

It sounds like you're using the default Windows drivers and not the proper drives for your card.

[squall0258]

how do i use the proper drivers of my card? i went to check for my card and it just said vgasave

[masta.g.86]

Right-click "My Computer" and click 'properties'.

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In the device manager, under "Display Adapters", right-click your video card and select properties.

Click the "Details" tab.

Change "Property" to 'Hardware ID'.

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Select the text there and copy (Ctrl-C) it.

Paste (Ctrl-V) it in your next post.

I can find out what video card you have based on its hardware ID. :)

[squall0258]

mine doesn't say display adapters... it skips it :(

[masta.g.86]

Is there a device that says something along the lines of "standard VGA adapter" anywhere in the lists?

EDIT: it might be under "Other Devices" and have a question mark next to it.

[squall0258]

no... the list says...
(-)BIGGER-7ZOIUF8Z
computer
disk drives
dvd-cd-rom drives
human interface devices
ide ata/atapi controllers
ieee 1394 bust host controllers
keyboards
mice and other pointing devices
network adapters
(+)other devices
pci simple communications controllers
video controller (vga compatible)
ports (com&lpt)
(+)processers
amd sempron 2800+
sound video and game controllers
storage volumes
system devices
universal serial bus controllers...

and thats all... but they open to more things (all but the ones with a +)

[masta.g.86]

no... the list says...
(-)BIGGER-7ZOIUF8Z
computer
disk drives
dvd-cd-rom drives
human interface devices
ide ata/atapi controllers
ieee 1394 bust host controllers
keyboards
mice and other pointing devices
network adapters
(+)other devices
pci simple communications controllers
video controller (vga compatible)
ports (com&lpt)
(+)processers
amd sempron 2800+
sound video and game controllers
storage volumes
system devices
universal serial bus controllers...

and thats all... but they open to more things (all but the ones with a +)

*facepalm*

And there it is...

[ElijahTW]

What brand and model number is your computer? If you tell me I can direct you to the correct video driver download link.

[squall0258]

*facepalm*

And there it is...

oh lol... i feel a little disorientated at the moment lol... what do i do know?:???:

What brand and model number is your computer? If you tell me I can direct you to the correct video driver download link.

it's a compaq presario sr1200nx

amd sempron 2800+

[masta.g.86]

oh lol... i feel a little disorientated at the moment lol... what do i do know?:???:

Right-click "My Computer" and click 'properties'.

202791

In the device manager, under "Display Adapters", right-click your video card and select properties.

Click the "Details" tab.

Change "Property" to 'Hardware ID'.

202792

Select the text there and copy (Ctrl-C) it.

Paste (Ctrl-V) it in your next post.

I can find out what video card you have based on its hardware ID. :)

Do this except do it with the "video controller (vga compatible)" device instead.

-or-

You can list your computer's make(brand) and model number, as BigIg suggested.

EDIT: found it.

Go here (http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/softwareDownloadIndex?softwareitem=pv-24969-2&lc=en&dlc=en&cc=ie&product=433683&os=228) and download your drivers for your graphics card.

Your also missing some other drivers. Go here (http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/softwareList?os=228&lc=en&dlc=en&cc=ie&product=433683) for the rest.

You've got an S3 Graphics Chrome (eww) It can't do OpenGL2 at all. You should use the P.E.Op.S. software plugin instead.

[squall0258]

Do this except do it with the "video controller (vga compatible)" device instead.

-or-

You can list your computer's make(brand) and model number, as BigIg suggested.

EDIT: found it.

Go here (http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/softwareDownloadIndex?softwareitem=pv-24969-2&lc=en&dlc=en&cc=ie&product=433683&os=228) and download your drivers for your graphics card.

Your also missing some other drivers. Go here (http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/softwareList?os=228&lc=en&dlc=en&cc=ie&product=433683) for the rest.

You've got an S3 Graphics Chrome (eww) It can't do OpenGL2 at all. You should use the P.E.Op.S. software plugin instead.

lol is the s3 graphics chrome bad?
and what other drivers should i get? (and thanks for helping:lol:

Do this except do it with the "video controller (vga compatible)" device instead.

-or-

You can list your computer's make(brand) and model number, as BigIg suggested.

EDIT: found it.

Go here (http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/softwareDownloadIndex?softwareitem=pv-24969-2&lc=en&dlc=en&cc=ie&product=433683&os=228) and download your drivers for your graphics card.

Your also missing some other drivers. Go here (http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/softwareList?os=228&lc=en&dlc=en&cc=ie&product=433683) for the rest.

You've got an S3 Graphics Chrome (eww) It can't do OpenGL2 at all. You should use the P.E.Op.S. software plugin instead.

......IT'S......WORKING...... YYYYEEEESSSSS!!!!!!!! YOU ARE NOW MY NEW BEST FRIEND :wub::wub::wub::wub::emb::emb::emb::lol::innocent: :thumb:

[masta.g.86]

This one. (http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/softwareList?os=228&lc=en&dlc=en&cc=ie&product=433683) <- I *think* this is what "pci simple communications controllers" is.

Everything else *seems* to be installed.

And yeah, S3 is junk. It's not really made for any sort of gaming, it's just there so you can actually use your computer instead of staring at a blank screen.:)

Also, as previously suggested, you should probably run Windows Update (Help > Windows Update) from the Start Menu.

Choose to do a 'Custom' update instead of an 'Express' one.

In the upper left, you'll be able to choose 'Optional' updates; Select all driver related updates that it finds.

[squall0258]

This one. (http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/softwareList?os=228&lc=en&dlc=en&cc=ie&product=433683) <- I *think* this is what "pci simple communications controllers" is.

Everything else *seems* to be installed.

And yeah, S3 is junk. It's not really made for any sort of gaming, it's just there so you can actually use your computer instead of staring at a blank screen.:)

Also, as previously suggested, you should probably run Windows Update (Help > Windows Update) from the Start Menu.

Choose to do a 'Custom' update instead of an 'Express' one.

In the upper left, you'll be able to choose 'Optional' updates; Select all driver related updates that it finds.

kay! thanks SO DAMN MUCH!!!... i guess i should close this post...
hey uh... how do i close this post?:eyemove:

[masta.g.86]

kay! thanks SO DAMN MUCH!!!... i guess i should close this post...
hey uh... how do i close this post?:eyemove:

You don't. It stays open as someone else may have a similar problem and may find this information useful as well.

[squall0258]

You don't. It stays open as someone else may have a similar problem and may find this information useful as well.

o okay :) umm when i play ff8... it's way too small... it is set on full screen mode but the picture is small...not sure if i should mess with the propertys a little

[masta.g.86]

Go to Config > Video

Click 'Configure'

Set 'Stretching' to "Stretch to full window size"

[jonc2006]

kay! thanks SO DAMN MUCH!!!... i guess i should close this post...
hey uh... how do i close this post?:eyemove:

i can lock it upon request, just make sure you really have fixed your problem though. if you eventually run into similar problems again, PM me and i will unlock it since its best to keep everything in one thread unless its a completely different issue.

[squall0258]

Go to Config > Video

Click 'Configure'

Set 'Stretching' to "Stretch to full window size"

yup, it worked again... you work miracles :lol:

i can lock it upon request, just make sure you really have fixed your problem though. if you eventually run into similar problems again, PM me and i will unlock it since its best to keep everything in one thread unless its a completely different issue.

umm i think im okay at the moment cause everything is working perecto so far

[jonc2006]

so you want it locked? like i said, PM me if you need it to be unlocked at some point.