okay i got GRAW with a graphics card and it crasheed in this one spot like 3 times and the last time i got this message:


Crash in application version: grpcrc1.35

Could not load geometry because IDirect3D9::CreateVertexBuffer failed.
This device does not support the queried technique.

SCRIPT STACK

data\lib\managers\viewportmanager.dsf(0)
data\lib\setups\setup.dsf(0)
data\levels\mission01\mission01.dsf(0)


i dont know what to do i have the 1.35 patch that i put on after i crashed the first time

and here is my system stats:

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System Information
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Operating System: Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp_sp2_qfe.070227-2300)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: Dell Inc.
System Model: Dell DXP051
BIOS: Phoenix ROM BIOS PLUS Version 1.10 A03
Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) D CPU 2.80GHz (2 CPUs)
Memory: 1022MB RAM
Page File: 658MB used, 1799MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
DxDiag Version: 5.03.2600.2180 32bit Unicode
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Display Devices
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Card name: NVIDIA GeForce 7950 GT
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip type: GeForce 7950 GT
DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0295&SUBSYS_22191682&REV_A1
Display Memory: 512.0 MB
Current Mode: 1920 x 1200 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor: Dell 2407WFP (Digital)
Monitor Max Res: 1920,1200
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Sound Devices
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Description: SigmaTel Audio
Default Sound Playback: Yes
Default Voice Playback: No

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Disk & DVD/CD-ROM Drives
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Drive: C:
Free Space: 214.2 GB
Total Space: 300.4 GB
File System: NTFS
Model: ARRAY

Drive: D:
Model: SONY DVD-ROM DDU1615
Driver: c:\windows\system32\drivers\cdrom.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/10/2004 06:00:00, 49536 bytes

Drive: E:
Model: PHILIPS DVD+-RW DVD8801
Driver: c:\windows\system32\drivers\cdrom.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/10/2004 06:00:00, 49536 bytes



maybye alittle o ver board but i hate troubleshooting :P

I solved a similar problem with the following fixes:
Go to the Ageia website and get the latest video drivers ver. 7.07.24 then load and reboot computer.

Go to your sound card and get the latest drivers and then load and reboot computer.

I have the Nvidia GeForce 7800GT card so I uploaded the ForceWare drivers ver. 162.18 from their site and then I rebooted the computer.

Next go to Microsoft's download center and download the newest version of DirectX 9.0c which is the ver 9.20.1057. After installing reboot the computer.

Next step is to bring up your Nvidia control panel by right clicking on the screen and selecting the control panel. Open 3D settings in the left column and go to manage 3D settings. In the middle of the screen is a box that says, I would like to use the following 3D settings: Scroll down to Threaded Optimization and make sure it is turned off. Exit the control panel and reboot the computer.

Now start the game and go directly to options and select the video tab. Make sure Dynamic Shadows is set to Low. Also make sure Post Effects is also set to low.

It took me about an hour to make all the changes to the drivers and reboot the computer between each step. It is a hassle but my program now works with no glitches.

RH

Forget all that driver ****... just change the dynamic shadow setting to low. Here is the response I got ftom Ubisoft.. worked for me.

'There seems to be a problem created by the last nvidia driver and the game that we are currently in contact with nvidia about. In the meantime, try turning the dynamic shadows to "Low" in the graphics options of the game and see if this resolves the issue.'

Hope it works for you too.