Problem with Myst III: Exile.

HickoryHaven · 03-07-2006, 09:56 AM

I know this is an old game but maybe someone out there can help me.

I loaded the game on my computer and played it back in 2003. I did not finish the game but have several saved games which I would like to finish. However, when I try to run the game it first says:

Your computer's hardware cannot support Direct 3D acceleration in the resolution and color depth that Myst III Exile requires. Please select software rendering.

I change to software rendering and then get this message:

Your computer's cannot support the software renderer in the resolution and color depth that Myst III: Exile requires.

The only thing that has changed since I played the game before is the addition of additional memory and a 17" monitor (a75s on SiS 530)

My computer meets all the listed requirements for the game.

Hickory Haven

ebackhus · 03-07-2006, 11:33 AM

Recent drivers? Also check your motherboard drivers to make sure they're current.

HickoryHaven · 03-12-2006, 06:31 PM

The drivers I have are the same ones that were in the computer when the game woud play with no problems. Would deleting the game and reloading it be worth trying?

Thanks HickoryHaven

HickoryHaven · 03-16-2006, 08:01 PM

I found and installed the driver(s) for the new (to me) monitor. No change, still gives the same error messages.

HickoryHaven

**koala** · 03-16-2006, 08:45 PM

Try changing the resolution down to 800x600 or even 640x480. I haven't played Myst for a while, but I think it only runs in 256 colors.

HickoryHaven · 03-17-2006, 03:01 PM

I tried 256 colors, 640 x 480, 800x600, and the next size up. I still get the same error messages.

**koala** · 03-17-2006, 07:57 PM

Go to Start > Run > dxdiag > Display tab and make sure Direct3D Acceleration is enabled, then run the 2 tests to see if it's working.
Have you installed the latest DirectX?

HickoryHaven · 03-20-2006, 08:36 AM

Went to dxdiag and all three modes are listed as unavailable. I ran the first test but the second one is grayed out and will not run. I have reloaded the DirextX 8.1 and down loaded and installed the display driver not sure if it was any different than the one I had. The only other thing that is different from when the game would run is the added memory. originally it was 64,32,32 now it is 128, 64, 32. I also went into the initial setup screens but can't find any way to turn 3D on.

HickoryHaven

03-07-2006, 09:56 AM	#1 (permalink)
HickoryHaven Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: South Carolina Posts: 28 OS: Win98SE	Problem with Myst III: Exile. I know this is an old game but maybe someone out there can help me. I loaded the game on my computer and played it back in 2003. I did not finish the game but have several saved games which I would like to finish. However, when I try to run the game it first says: Your computer's hardware cannot support Direct 3D acceleration in the resolution and color depth that Myst III Exile requires. Please select software rendering. I change to software rendering and then get this message: Your computer's cannot support the software renderer in the resolution and color depth that Myst III: Exile requires. The only thing that has changed since I played the game before is the addition of additional memory and a 17" monitor (a75s on SiS 530) My computer meets all the listed requirements for the game. Hickory Haven

03-07-2006, 11:33 AM	#2 (permalink)
ebackhus Manager, Design Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: SATX Posts: 14,249 OS: WinXP Pro SP3/Windows 7 RTM My System Blog Entries: 28	Recent drivers? Also check your motherboard drivers to make sure they're current. __________________ ----------------------------- There are no dumb questions, unless a customer is asking them. Help in the fight against cancer and other serious illnesses.

03-16-2006, 08:45 PM	#5 (permalink)
koala Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: UK Posts: 12,325 OS: XP/7/Ubuntu My System	Try changing the resolution down to 800x600 or even 640x480. I haven't played Myst for a while, but I think it only runs in 256 colors. __________________ New members: Subscribe to your thread (Thread Tools) to receive an instant email notification when you get a reply. TSF Folding@Home Team 85015 - details here

03-17-2006, 07:57 PM	#7 (permalink)
koala Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: UK Posts: 12,325 OS: XP/7/Ubuntu My System	Go to Start > Run > dxdiag > Display tab and make sure Direct3D Acceleration is enabled, then run the 2 tests to see if it's working. Have you installed the latest DirectX? __________________ New members: Subscribe to your thread (Thread Tools) to receive an instant email notification when you get a reply. TSF Folding@Home Team 85015 - details here

03-12-2006, 06:31 PM	#3 (permalink)
HickoryHaven Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: South Carolina Posts: 28 OS: Win98SE	The drivers I have are the same ones that were in the computer when the game woud play with no problems. Would deleting the game and reloading it be worth trying? Thanks HickoryHaven

03-16-2006, 08:01 PM	#4 (permalink)
HickoryHaven Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: South Carolina Posts: 28 OS: Win98SE	I found and installed the driver(s) for the new (to me) monitor. No change, still gives the same error messages. HickoryHaven

03-17-2006, 03:01 PM	#6 (permalink)
HickoryHaven Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: South Carolina Posts: 28 OS: Win98SE	I tried 256 colors, 640 x 480, 800x600, and the next size up. I still get the same error messages.

03-20-2006, 08:36 AM	#8 (permalink)
HickoryHaven Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: South Carolina Posts: 28 OS: Win98SE	Went to dxdiag and all three modes are listed as unavailable. I ran the first test but the second one is grayed out and will not run. I have reloaded the DirextX 8.1 and down loaded and installed the display driver not sure if it was any different than the one I had. The only other thing that is different from when the game would run is the added memory. originally it was 64,32,32 now it is 128, 64, 32. I also went into the initial setup screens but can't find any way to turn 3D on. HickoryHaven