Critical error: Unable to create graphic device. Reason: ChangeMode failure

[Josh&Muffins]

before starting up a message reads this ^ ..then says something about a runtime error: trying to close in an unusual way. the game then closes. way how do you sort this??? would really appreciate help

I literally copy and pasted this topic b/c it wasn't answered.
I have an ATI ALL IN WONDER X1800 XL graphics card, and I meet all the requirements for the game.

Any ideas other than verifying and/or re downloading?

[ŊЏ | Shifu]

So far, I've only seen two reasons creating this error - one is that you're below the minimum requirements (you said you're not though) ... second, the game's using the "wrong", the integrated graphic card instead of the dedicated one.

[Kursah]

What is the rest of your system like? That's an old vga card...does it perform well in other new DX9+ games? I know that card can't render DX10 or 11, and this game runs DX11 for me (though I told it to). What OS are you on? If WIn 7/8 maybe it's trying to force DX11 mode? Have you tried XP SP2/3 compat mode if that's the case?

[Josh&Muffins]

Crap i feel uneducated. I think you are right in that it is trying to force DX11. How do i stop that from happening?

[Josh&Muffins]

nevermind i figured it out. still didnt work

[Josh&Muffins]

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System Information
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Time of this report: 7/30/2013, 19:10:04
Machine name: SWAG
Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium 32-bit (6.1, Build 7601) Service Pack 1 (7601.win7sp1_gdr.130505-1534)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: System manufacturer
System Model: System Product Name
BIOS: BIOS Date: 02/13/09 13:05:27 Ver: 13.02
Processor: AMD Athlon(tm) 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 5000+ (2 CPUs), ~2.6GHz
Memory: 4096MB RAM
Available OS Memory: 3328MB RAM
Page File: 1509MB used, 5143MB available
Windows Dir: C:\Windows
DirectX Version: DirectX 11
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
User DPI Setting: Using System DPI
System DPI Setting: 96 DPI (100 percent)
DWM DPI Scaling: Disabled
DxDiag Version: 6.01.7601.17514 32bit Unicode


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Display Devices
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Card name: All-in-Wonder X1800XL
Manufacturer: ATI Technologies Inc.
Chip type: ATI Radeon Graphics Processor (0x7109)
DAC type: Internal DAC(400MHz)
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_7109&SUBSYS_04121002&REV_00
Display Memory: 1659 MB
Dedicated Memory: 252 MB
Shared Memory: 1406 MB
Current Mode: 1280 x 1024 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor Name: Generic PnP Monitor
Monitor Model: CMC 17" AD
Monitor Id: CMO7801
Native Mode: 1280 x 1024(p) (60.020Hz)
Output Type: HD15
Driver Name: atiumdag.dll,atiumdva.cap,atitmmxx.dll

[Josh&Muffins]

anyone?

[Bryan]

it's under API in graphics options, did you manage to put it to DX9? Did the game run fine before? did you update all your drivers?

[Josh&Muffins]

i have been told by the game corp that my graphics card is too old T.T

Thanks for the help but it seems I am out of luck

[Bastic]

i get the same thing but can i play european escolation

[En Livstid I Krig]

This exact message came up for me today as well when I downloaded an update, but i did get mine back working again if you want to try it out, https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=8676-EFLX-7453&l=english i just followed these 4 steps and the game started up again with no trouble at all.