Games won't play[MOVED FROM WINDOWS]

laura1405 · 04-13-2008, 05:34 AM

Hi there

I wonder if anyone can help me. A few weeks ago, I had to reformat my hard drive and reinstall XP. I backed up everything and downloaded all the new updates and things like Java and shockwave but now there are certain games that won't play on the pc. A game called "Farm Frenzy" that I bought a few months ago for my son used to work perfectly but now when he tries to play it, it won't play and just says "default video card doesn't support stencil buffer". I have no idea what this means

I hope someone can help me.

Many Thanks

**speedster123** · 04-13-2008, 05:42 AM

welcome
try updating your video drivers.

**faradd** · 04-13-2008, 05:57 AM

go to the companies website. if it is dell or other go to their website it should be on support or downloads. it might tell you on the sticket which video card it is.

04-13-2008, 05:34 AM	#1 (permalink)
laura1405 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 1 OS: XP	Games won't play[MOVED FROM WINDOWS] Hi there I wonder if anyone can help me. A few weeks ago, I had to reformat my hard drive and reinstall XP. I backed up everything and downloaded all the new updates and things like Java and shockwave but now there are certain games that won't play on the pc. A game called "Farm Frenzy" that I bought a few months ago for my son used to work perfectly but now when he tries to play it, it won't play and just says "default video card doesn't support stencil buffer". I have no idea what this means I hope someone can help me. Many Thanks

04-13-2008, 05:42 AM	#2 (permalink)
speedster123 Mentor Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: United States-New York-Long Island Posts: 5,223 OS: xp pro SP3	Re: Games won't play welcome try updating your video drivers. __________________

04-13-2008, 05:57 AM	#3 (permalink)
faradd TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 998 OS: windows xp service pack 2, 3.06 ghz, speed 600mhz, ram 512, nvidia 256mb graphics card	Re: Games won't play go to the companies website. if it is dell or other go to their website it should be on support or downloads. it might tell you on the sticket which video card it is.