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3151jeff
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Can't get Quake 3 to load-see info block below

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Q3 1.11 win-x86 Nov 29 1999
----- FS_Startup -----
Current search path:
c:\Q3Ademo/baseq3

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Running in restricted demo mode.

----- FS_Startup -----
Current search path:
c:\Q3Ademo\demoq3\pak0.pk3 (1387 files)
c:\Q3Ademo/demoq3

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execing default.cfg
execing q3config.cfg
couldn't exec autoexec.cfg
...detecting CPU, found x86 (P5/Pentium2, MMX)

------- Input Initialization -------
Initializing DirectInput...
Couldn't set DI coop level
Falling back to Win32 mouse support...
Joystick is not active.
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----- Client Initialization -----
----- Initializing Renderer ----
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----- Client Initialization Complete -----
--- Common Initialization Complete ---
Winsock Initialized
Opening IP socket: localhost:27960
Hostname: user-zlid0ft8k4
IP: 192.168.0.5
Working directory: c:\Q3Ademo
----- R_Init -----
Initializing OpenGL subsystem
...initializing QGL
...calling LoadLibrary( 'C:\WINDOWS\system32\opengl32.dll' ): succeeded
...setting mode 3: 640 480 FS
...using desktop display depth of 32
...calling CDS: ok
...registered window class
...created window@0,0 (640x480)
Initializing OpenGL driver
...getting DC: succeeded
...GLW_ChoosePFD( 32, 24, 8 )
...35 PFDs found
...GLW_ChoosePFD failed
...GLW_ChoosePFD( 32, 24, 0 )
...35 PFDs found
...GLW_ChoosePFD failed
...failed to find an appropriate PIXELFORMAT
...restoring display settings
...WARNING: could not set the given mode (3)
...setting mode 3: 640 480 FS
...using colorsbits of 16
...calling CDS: ok
...created window@0,0 (640x480)
Initializing OpenGL driver
...getting DC: succeeded
...GLW_ChoosePFD( 16, 16, 0 )
...35 PFDs found
...GLW_ChoosePFD failed
...GLW_ChoosePFD( 16, 16, 0 )
...35 PFDs found
...GLW_ChoosePFD failed
...failed to find an appropriate PIXELFORMAT
...restoring display settings
...WARNING: could not set the given mode (3)
...shutting down QGL
...unloading OpenGL DLL
...assuming '3dfxvgl' is a standalone driver
...initializing QGL
...WARNING: missing Glide installation, assuming no 3Dfx available
...shutting down QGL
----- CL_Shutdown -----
RE_Shutdown( 1 )
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GLW_StartOpenGL() - could not load OpenGL subsystem

Any help would be appreciated
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Post by Canis »

Update Q3 to version 1.32 for starters.
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Post by R00k »

Reinstall your video card drivers, it's an OpenGL error.
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Post by Duhard »

you can download the latest patch right here :icon14:
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Post by R00k »

He's playing the demo. :rolleyes:
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Post by plained »

Tiamat?

:drool:
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Post by 3151jeff »

thanks for the help. I am playing or trying to play the demo and I do not know what a GL error is but I will try and reload the video driver.. Thanks
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Post by BlueGene »

What video card do you have?
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Post by AmIdYfReAk »

this sounds like a technical problem, somthing that should be in Technoligy and trubleshooting?
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Post by Duhard »

R00k wrote:He's playing the demo. :rolleyes:
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Post by MKJ »

Canis wrote:Update Q3 to version 1.32 for starters.
hes running the demo, genuis

couldnt load opengl subsystem means you either dont have a openGL compatible card or your drivers are so old Indiana Jones is looking for it
either upgrade or update
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3151jeff wrote:thanks for the help. I am playing or trying to play the demo and I do not know what a GL error is but I will try and reload the video driver.. Thanks
in the time it took you to post this you could have earned enough to buy q3a full retail and enter the 21st century
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plained wrote:Tiamat?

:drool:
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