I did a clean install of Windows 98SE, putting in the graphics drivers early and before sound card drivers. All Direct X tests passed successfully. I guess something added later messed up the video. I am currently at only Direct X 8.1 which is adequate to run Battlefield 1842. Tomb Raider AOD will …

Wow, failed Direct X 3D. I had run those tests before, but this time a different result. On Direct Draw the white object bounced frantically fast. On Direct 3D, the object spun at high speed then froze and locked up my computer. I'll try to find out hat all that means. Thanks for the suggestion, …

Cyclone3d, Thanks. I got that 2004 update and already installed the USB.

Thanks for all the replies. I'll nswer them more or less in sequence: I suspect my system might be misconfigured for Battlefield, but I'm not sure what to change. Ut seems to be a video issue, but I'm a bot overwhelmed by all of the options available. Direct 3d or Open GL? Hardware acceleration or …

After my working Pentiium II system died, I tried to build a new computer that could run some games I saw on Phil's Comuter Lab: Tomb Raider Angel of Darkness and Battlefield 1942. Both games seem to choke on my system. Here are my details: Pentium 4 3.2 GHz Intel D865GLC motherboard ATI Radeon 9550 …

After my workin Pentiium II system died, I tried to buikld a new computer that could run some ganes I saw on Phil's Comuter Lan: Tomb Raider ANgel f Darkness and Battlefiekd 1942. Both ganes seem to choke on my system. Here are my details: Pentium 4 3.2 GHz Intel D865GLC motherboard ATI Radeon 9550 …