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Hello,

I have a problem that just recently appeared after I got a new graphics card plus the newest drivers (HD 2900 XT and 7.5 drivers). The problem consists of an error message saying that I can't initialize the mode 640x480 but the truth of the matter is that I can. There is an advanced option in the system settings that allows me to enter 640x480 but even then the message appears.

Anyone know the solution?

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Phoenix58 · Posted: Fri Jun 22, 2007 6:00 Post subject:

theres seem to be a problem with directx, this is what i did.

- Right Click, Properties
- Settings Tab
- Advanced Button
- Troubleshoot Tab
- move the slider to the middle instead of Full
(Disable all cursor and advanced drawing accelerations. Use this setting to correct drawing problems.)

or

run dxdiag

Start > Run, type "dxdiag"

I hope thats helps

Exorph · Posted: Thu Jun 28, 2007 12:01 Post subject:

I'm having the same problems in vista and the computer doesn't seem to let me change any of the settings described in that reply.
I'm using my friend's non-gaming laptop and would prefer not to have to screw around too much with it. Is there a possible solution to the problem that doesn't involve reverting back to like.. ten year old drivers?

The graphics card is just some random crappy one called VIA Chrome9 HC.

Oh, and this is about Fallout 2 if that makes a difference.

Sander · Posted: Thu Jun 28, 2007 12:26 Post subject:

What do you mean 'it doesn't allow me to change the settings'? What, exactly, have you tried and what are the messages you are getting?
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Exorph · Posted: Fri Jun 29, 2007 15:16 Post subject:

Well, in dxdiag, it tells me the hardware acceleration is on, but there's simply no option to change anything.
In the Troubleshooting tab it tells me the card doesn't allow me to change the hardware acceleration (I think, I'm at another computer right now. :/)

Sander · Posted: Fri Jun 29, 2007 15:18 Post subject:

Exorph · Posted: Fri Jun 29, 2007 23:33 Post subject:

The buttons on the display tab in dxdiag are as follows (translated from Swedish):

Help
Next Page
Save all information...
Exit

As for the troubleshooting tab it simply states that (again translated from the Swedish version of Vista) the current drivers won't allow me to change the settings for hardware acceleration.

I tried updating the drivers with the latest ones from VIA but it seems I already have them installed.

Sander · Posted: Sat Jun 30, 2007 0:00 Post subject:

And thanks for noting that you run Windows Vista. Because, you know, that's probably the problem.

*sigh*
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Exorph · Posted: Mon Jul 16, 2007 3:15 Post subject:

I noted that in my first post.
So you're saying no one can get the games to run in Vista cause I was under a different impression.

Sander · Posted: Mon Jul 16, 2007 10:21 Post subject:

Exorph · Posted: Tue Jul 17, 2007 17:43 Post subject:

Alright, thanks.
Guess I'll have to wait until I'm done with Anachronox on my own XP computer until I can enjoy Fallout 2 then.

Sovereign · Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2007 5:41 Post subject:

I have this exact same problem with both Fallout and Fallout 2.

I am running WinXP service pak 2, and anything I attempt gets swatted away always telling me "Error Initializing Video Mode 640x480"

Ive tried disabling video, drivers, everything that was recommended and more that wasn't and nothing changes, always gives me that error message.

Running an HD2900XT also if that matters.

Any other tips? Or is it just a no go to get this software to run.

Thanks for any reply.

jonbabyn · Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2007 0:58 Post subject: I get the same error

I also get the 640x480 error. I am using windows xp sp2 mce 2005. With a radeon hd 2600 xt. I tried changing the hardware acceleration but that didn't work. Same with manually changing the res to 640x480. I can get fallout 1 to work under dos but not under windows or with fallout 2. If you can run fallout 1 under dos but don't have sound get VDM sound.(it's a soundblaster emulator, way faster then running it under dosbox)

Stag · Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2007 1:05 Post subject:

Right click your Fallout shortcut, or executable, and go to the properties menu. Check off the "256 color mode" one, as well as the "640x480" one, and set compatability for XP or earlier version of Windows, with 98 probably being the best bet after. This gets Fallout to run pretty well, with some annoying color errors at times. Hope this works, and welcome to NMA from me.
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jonbabyn · Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2007 15:48 Post subject:

I tried 256 colour mode and checking off 640x480. It still doesn't work.

Ivancito · Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2007 17:36 Post subject:

Check that you're logged in with admin privileges AND that the executable is run with admin privileges (should be in the Properties context menu of the executable or the shortcut IIRC).

jonbabyn · Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2007 0:01 Post subject:

I am the admin.

Per · Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2007 1:12 Post subject:

Go go go joob!

Edit: Sorry.
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dillweed · Posted: Sat Dec 15, 2007 19:53 Post subject:

So, not to bring up a dead topic, but i had run into this problem up until last night. I was running the ATI 2600 XT, and it looks like most of you were also running ATI video cards. Last night I just installed the GeForce 8800gt OC and fallout and fallout2 work fine. So I imagine its an issue with ATI not working with fallout.