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Q259955: StarLancer: Video Adapter Is Not Detected as Direct3D Compatible

Article: Q259955
Product(s): Microsoft Home Games
Version(s): 1.0
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kb3rdparty kbdisplay kbimu msgame
Last Modified: 12-NOV-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft StarLancer, version 1.0 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you play Microsoft StarLancer, your video adapter may not be detected as a
Direct3D-compatible device. As a result, 3D Render Mode is configured to use the
Software Renderer when you play the game.

CAUSE
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This behavior can occur if any of the following video adapters are installed in
your computer:

- Matrox MGA Mystique

- Matrox Millennium II AGP PowerDesk

- S3 ViRGE PCI 325

These video adapters do not support all of the Direct3D features that are
required by StarLancer.

MORE INFORMATION
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This behavior has also been reported with video adapters based on the S3 ViRGE
Vx/Dx/Gx chip sets.


The third-party products that are discussed in this article are manufactured by
companies that are independent of Microsoft. Microsoft makes no warranty,
implied or otherwise, regarding the performance or reliability of these
products.

Additional query words: 1.00 msgame star lancer

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Keywords          : kb3rdparty kbdisplay kbimu msgame 
Technology        : _IKkbbogus kbGamesSearch kbStarlancerSearch kbStarlancer
Version           : :1.0
Issue type        : kbprb

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