GLW_StartOpenGL () - could not load OpenGL subsystem

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EuthanasiaOfThought
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GLW_StartOpenGL () - could not load OpenGL subsystem

Post by EuthanasiaOfThought »

I need help guys. I can't play quake III at all and it keeps displaying the message in the subject line. I read it means that I need to install a new video driver but I'm hoping this isn't true cuz I just want to play already!

Any help would be appreciated. :tear:
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Post by Foo »

The most common cause of this is something in your video system not being able to handle the game - either the card can't manage it, or more commonly the driver.

Installing the latest video driver for your card will probably fix it.
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Post by EuthanasiaOfThought »

Damn so if I have the latest video driver installed for my card does that mean I'm screwed? Seriously I'd rather just buy a new computer than switch my video card.
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Post by Foo »

what card?
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