Failed to initialize draw system : main.cpp(312)

[lumpi]

Can´t play the game. Just bought it few hours ago. Launcher opens but after clicking "play" this error appears.
Tried many things found here in the forum/support. No success.
You have any help with this error?
thx

[Grimmy]

I'm having exactly the same issue. It's really annoying as I fancied a quick game.

I've tried the thing to download an older version of MS visual C++ 2015, but that doesn't seem to work.

I'm also looking for a solution.

FYI - I have a Radeon graphics card and I'm running windows 10.

[76561198358291114]

I'm having the same problem.
My system specs, Dual-Core 3GHz, 4GB, 250GB, Windows 10, Integrated Graphics. All up-to-date.
Any help?

[romeroleonel33]

Originally posted by lumpenluigi420:

Can´t play the game. Just bought it few hours ago. Launcher opens but after clicking "play" this error appears.
Tried many things found here in the forum/support. No success.
You have any help with this error?
thx

Intenten descargar Framework 3.5 (incluye 2.0 y 3.0)

[Hawkstein]

Originally posted by romeroleonel33:

Originally posted by lumpenluigi420:

Can´t play the game. Just bought it few hours ago. Launcher opens but after clicking "play" this error appears.
Tried many things found here in the forum/support. No success.
You have any help with this error?
thx

Intenten descargar Framework 3.5 (incluye 2.0 y 3.0)

The executable doesn't even run on my Windows 10.

[DraculaG]

Originally posted by lumpenluigi420:

Can´t play the game. Just bought it few hours ago. Launcher opens but after clicking "play" this error appears.
Tried many things found here in the forum/support. No success.
You have any help with this error?
thx

I had the same problem, but I finally got it solved. I had to first make sure I had the latest updates for windows 7 pro. Then I made sure I had Service Pack 1 installed. Finally I discovered that my video card driver was not installed after running the driver installation from the cd. I had a standard display adapter in my device manager. I updated the video card driver from the device manager and windows finally detected my installed video card (Radeon RX 480). I rebooted my system one more time just in case and to my surprise I was finally able to launch into AoE. Hope this post helps and Good Luck !!

[Peenio]

I right clicked on the game >properties >local files >verify integrity of game files ..and 2 files were installed, fixed

I think my virus protection removed them for some reason. Good luck!

[Paroxy]

I had the same "Failed to initialize draw system" issue, this is how I fixed it:

I browsed the local files for AOE2, opened the "redist" folder, and ran the DirectX 9 installer.
I still got the same error so I ran all the Microsoft VCRedist installers that were in there as well.
Problem solved.

(You may have to restart after you finish running all the Visual C installers.)

[HU1K]

Hey guys, I had the same problem:

To fix this, I changed the default graphics processor to integrated graphics - not the graphics card you own. The game should run fine.

[ARISTÓTELES]

I am facing the same issue. My PC driver is an Intel Media Accelerator 3150. Windows 7. I've tried to install directx9, update video's driver and rename the launcher icon in aoe folder. Still not working. Could anyone help me?

[Maxwave]

This is what I done : https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0rv9fkFV4K_RUtjVEl6Vkt2TU0/view?usp=sharing

For those who does not trust the link, here is a little explaination : Download directx control panel on MajorGeek. Open the folder and run directx.cpl in administrator. Go to Direct3D : Allow Hardware Acceleration. Go to DirectDraw : Use Hardware Acceleration. Apply the changes then run the game. If you see "Validating Subscriptions" Click on the one with the word : "Workshop" then Ctrl+C. Press the "ok" button. The game should start. (worked for me)

[Hyperspeeded Wheelchair]

Originally posted by HU1K:

Hey guys, I had the same problem:

To fix this, I changed the default graphics processor to integrated graphics - not the graphics card you own. The game should run fine.

Thank you. How do you change the default graphics processor like that? For those of us who aren't great with computers :P Thanks!

[Hyperspeeded Wheelchair]

Originally posted by DraculaG:

Originally posted by lumpenluigi420:

Can´t play the game. Just bought it few hours ago. Launcher opens but after clicking "play" this error appears.
Tried many things found here in the forum/support. No success.
You have any help with this error?
thx

I had the same problem, but I finally got it solved. I had to first make sure I had the latest updates for windows 7 pro. Then I made sure I had Service Pack 1 installed. Finally I discovered that my video card driver was not installed after running the driver installation from the cd. I had a standard display adapter in my device manager. I updated the video card driver from the device manager and windows finally detected my installed video card (Radeon RX 480). I rebooted my system one more time just in case and to my surprise I was finally able to launch into AoE. Hope this post helps and Good Luck !!

Are you sure your problem wasn't "Failed to initialize draw system : main.cpp(369)" instead of "Failed to initialize draw system : main.cpp(312)"

It seems as though they are two completely different problems with completely different solutions... the 369 error is an easy fix but I can't find how to fix the 312 error anywhere.

[nightfighter117]

I also have this same problem, I 'd tried all the "solutions" posted here but still can't have the same error main.cpp(312)... any one else have a different solution??

[Nat]

I also have the 312 issue... I played it a few hours ago and everything was normal. I haven't done any upgrades on the system nor the game... =( so sad

[Paskall]

hey guys i had the same problem and found this

http://steamcommunity.com/app/221380/discussions/2/492378265878075288/

I did the first two solutions and updated the drivers manually , and run the vcredistx86 In 2015 I got an error and ignore it , after doing this I start the game But i was checking files and did not stop
so I closed the game and in launch parameters Leave it blank again for that because as I said before , I did the first two solutions and asked me to have SKIPINTRO
Already in white gave close and run the game i opened without any problem
I hope serve some took
It took me 2 hours to give solution
Sorry if my english is not good