Help Me Please!!

[zz.boots]

while starting age of empires 2 this error message apears:
could not initialize graphics system. make sure your video card and driver are compatible with directdraw.

WHAT DO I DO? the game wont play. help me please...

[zz.boots]

HELP ME HELP ME HELP ME!!!!!!!!!!

[sheeepy the noob]

what kinda video card do you have? try and update the video card drivers.

[Werewolfdaddy]

Please post your system specifications. Without those, I can only suggest that check to see if there is an update to age of empires 2, update your drivers and direct x.