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Old 05-15-2003, 10:50 PM   #1
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I just installed XP on my system and I get this error everytime I try and play a game......."GLW_StartOpenGL() - could not load OpenGL subsystem " WHat does this mean??????? anyone????
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Old 05-15-2003, 11:47 PM   #2
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it means something is wrong with your graphics drivers or OpenGL drivers. Do you have updated drivers for your card? Also try setting your OpenGL settings back to defaults. Right click desktop then hit properties > settings > advanced and hopefully there will be an OpenGL tab... (after drivers have been installed of course)...

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Old 05-16-2003, 12:22 AM   #3
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What are the games you are trying to play?
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There is no OpenGL tab......but it says that my videocard drivers are working fine.......I am trying to play Jedi Knight II JediOutcast
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