GLW_StartOpenGL() - could not load OpenGL subsystem...:?

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GLW_StartOpenGL() - could not load OpenGL subsystem...:?

Postby NinjaPirate » Tue Nov 21, 2006 11:38

i try to play et at college, so i installed onto my usb memroy stick from home as i can not install at college (because of admin rules)
this is the error i get when i run the game ;|

ET 2.60 win-x86 Mar 10 2005
----- FS_Startup -----
Current search path:
E:\Program Files\Wolfenstein - Enemy Territory\etmain\pak2.pk3 (22 files)
E:\Program Files\Wolfenstein - Enemy Territory\etmain\pak1.pk3 (10 files)
E:\Program Files\Wolfenstein - Enemy Territory\etmain\pak0.pk3 (3725 files)
E:\Program Files\Wolfenstein - Enemy Territory\etmain\mp_bin.pk3 (6 files)
E:\Program Files\Wolfenstein - Enemy Territory/etmain

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3763 files in pk3 files
execing default.cfg
couldn't exec language.cfg
couldn't exec autoexec.cfg
Hunk_Clear: reset the hunk ok
...detecting CPU, found Intel Pentium III
Bypassing CD checks
----- Client Initialization -----
----- Initializing Renderer ----
-------------------------------
----- Client Initialization Complete -----
----- R_Init -----
Initializing OpenGL subsystem
...initializing QGL
...calling LoadLibrary( 'C:\WINDOWS\system32\opengl32.dll' ): succeeded
...setting mode 4: 800 600 FS
...using desktop display depth of 32
...calling CDS: ok
...registered window class
...created window@0,0 (800x600)
Initializing OpenGL driver
...getting DC: succeeded
...GLW_ChoosePFD( 32, 24, 0 )
...35 PFDs found
...GLW_ChoosePFD failed
...GLW_ChoosePFD( 32, 24, 0 )
...35 PFDs found
...GLW_ChoosePFD failed
...failed to find an appropriate PIXELFORMAT
...restoring display settings
...WARNING: could not set the given mode (4)
...setting mode 4: 800 600 FS
...using colorsbits of 16
...calling CDS: ok
...created window@0,0 (800x600)
Initializing OpenGL driver
...getting DC: succeeded
...GLW_ChoosePFD( 16, 16, 0 )
...35 PFDs found
...GLW_ChoosePFD failed
...GLW_ChoosePFD( 16, 16, 0 )
...35 PFDs found
...GLW_ChoosePFD failed
...failed to find an appropriate PIXELFORMAT
...restoring display settings
...WARNING: could not set the given mode (3)
...shutting down QGL
...unloading OpenGL DLL
...assuming '3dfxvgl' is a standalone driver
...initializing QGL
...WARNING: missing Glide installation, assuming no 3Dfx available
...shutting down QGL
----- CL_Shutdown -----
RE_Shutdown( 1 )
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GLW_StartOpenGL() - could not load OpenGL subsystem

Anyone know whats wrong, and how to fix?

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Postby warren-the-ape » Tue Nov 21, 2006 11:59

Has to do with the videocard.
Probably old drivers or a standard onboard thingie (seems logical at schools)
that cant handle a 3d game :P

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Postby NinjaPirate » Tue Nov 21, 2006 12:10

ahh ok thanks, il find out the graphics card ;)
sorry for not looking at the FAQ just thought it was a rare error and wouldnt be in there.

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