cant install graphics driver

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  1. gymrat

    gymrat Member

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    Hi all
    I installed a new screensaver i purchaced today..but when i try to run it this error message appears.....

    NO HARDWARE ACCELERATED DIRECT3D DRIVERS WERE FOUND.

    i have the driver disk i had when i got the pc..and install every one of them but still get the message..and i have looked on the net for updated drivers but im not sure what im looking for..can someone please help?

    all i know is the number on the mobo is AM39L
    and the chipset is KM400
    onboard graphics,
    xp pro.

    Thanks.
     
  2. Jerry746

    Jerry746 Senior member

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    I think you may need the newest version of Direct X. Newest version is Direct X 9. Check your version, then do a Google for Dirext X 9. Thats the latest version for Windows XP I think.

    Jerry
     
  3. gymrat

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    ok thanks
     
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    gymrat
    Direct X 9.0c is the latest,go to Microsoft XP Homepage and look at the download section.
    ispy
     
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    thankyou for you help.
     

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