FIX FOR FATAL ERROR

[WetBoxOfLemons]

If you start it up and you see:
"C:\dev\phoenix\display\directx7\dd7_display.c99(715):**fatal error **: Could not create primary and back surfaces"
here's what you need to do.

1: Go to C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Fallout Tactics folder and create a Shortcut for BOS.exe
2: Move the shortcut to another folder or desktop
3: Right click the Shortcut and go to Properties
4: Under the Shortcut tab you should see Target and in the box the location of the BOS.exe in quotes.
5: At the end of the quotes put a space then -g
Example: "C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Fallout Tactics\BOS.exe" -g
6: Run the game from the Shortcut

[Schutzengel]

The following worked for me (Win 10) and has to be done only one time:
1. Run the game in windowed mode from Steam (for Windows 8).
2. Go to 'Options Screen' and click 'default' option once (lower left).
3. The window resolution should be downsized slightly but noticably.
4. Exit Options + exit the game regularily > default option gets saved.
5. Start the game normally. Change Resolution to your choice, 32 Bit.

[peacefighter]

Originally posted by Schutzengel:

The following worked for me (Win 10) and has to be done only one time:
1. Run the game in windowed mode from Steam (for Windows 8).
2. Go to 'Options Screen' and click 'default' option once (lower left).
3. The window resolution should be downsized slightly but noticably.
4. Exit Options + exit the game regularily > default option gets saved.
5. Start the game normally. Change Resolution to your choice, 32 Bit.

I had the same issue and called Dell Support for help (Bethseda suggested re-installation). The technician did exactly as in your procedure and now I am running the game with no runtime error.

[PrinceGarrett]

Originally posted by PrinceGarrett:

Does the space come after the quotes or before?

[Graveling]

thank you for the fix my dude

[piemelsoep]

Originally posted by Schutzengel:

The following worked for me (Win 10) and has to be done only one time:
1. Run the game in windowed mode from Steam (for Windows 8).
2. Go to 'Options Screen' and click 'default' option once (lower left).
3. The window resolution should be downsized slightly but noticably.
4. Exit Options + exit the game regularily > default option gets saved.
5. Start the game normally. Change Resolution to your choice, 32 Bit.

For anyone still trying this, this works but in Options go to Display and then press 'default'

[★wiktorio★gentleMenel★]

Originally posted by Schutzengel:

The following worked for me (Win 10) and has to be done only one time:
1. Run the game in windowed mode from Steam (for Windows 8).
2. Go to 'Options Screen' and click 'default' option once (lower left).
3. The window resolution should be downsized slightly but noticably.
4. Exit Options + exit the game regularily > default option gets saved.
5. Start the game normally. Change Resolution to your choice, 32 Bit.

works for me :) thanks !!

[Johnny Silvercock]

Originally posted by Fardin:

Any one wanna be my girlfriend:veryafraid:

yes

[Mappy]

is working! gj !

[XENOZK]

Uninstalled it within 20 seconds, we should not have to fix broken games. Another quality release. 10/10.

[darkelf]

thanks a lot!

[MuaddibGG]

Many thanks!

[geekening]

Worked for me, thank you.

[Arcane]

This is working for me. Was trying to search all over and could not find anything helpful anywhere. Thanks!

[willderyes]

Originally posted by Schutzengel:

The following worked for me (Win 10) and has to be done only one time:
1. Run the game in windowed mode from Steam (for Windows 8).
2. Go to 'Options Screen' and click 'default' option once (lower left).
3. The window resolution should be downsized slightly but noticably.
4. Exit Options + exit the game regularily > default option gets saved.
5. Start the game normally. Change Resolution to your choice, 32 Bit.

This worked just fine for me. Thanks!!!

[Aye Aye]

Thank you so much! This got my game going. Cheers dude