Fallout Tactics won't start up! Please help.

[Inferno_Ougi]

I can open up the launcher but when I click play, a pop up appears saying "Error!" "C:\dev\phoenix\dsplay\directx7\dd7_display.cpp(715):**fatal error**.Could not create primary and back surfaces"

[MangryGuy]

I get the same error

[DwarvenGrudge]

I have the same problem on Windows 8.1

[Jay]

Same here with Win 10.

[PaueteGalopa]

oK... We all have the same problem but with no solution yet

[Eregduin]

Same with Windows 10. Can only play using the "workaround" setting in windowed mode.

[Inferno_Ougi]

Oh, guys, I've found the solution. But I had windows 8

[joviet]

Originally posted by Cactuarr:

Oh, guys, I've found the solution. But I had windows 8

ok what was it DONT LEAVE US HANGIN BRO

[Inferno_Ougi]

It was another guide down in the forums, I'll go look for it for you guys.

[Inferno_Ougi]

http://steamcommunity.com/app/38420/discussions/#p2

[david539]

anyone found whats wrong mines still broke

[crecente]

I had the same problem but found the solution here: http://steamcommunity.com/app/38420/discussions/0/611698195160198510/

According to comments this also works for Win10

[Savi]

also while searching for another unknown game ı happen to see the same issue and found a nice solution. with explanation. similar to the link above.


Well I went to the NMA forums after googling that error message and I found something that may help you .....or not But it's worth a try regardless...
Open up your start menu
type in :
"run C:\program files\gog\FalloutTactics\bos.exe -7" in the Run line
(The C: directory is just an example - just find the exact path of your Fallout Tactics installation)
The -7 forces it to use DirectX 7 instead of the newer one.
Make sure antivirus software is off.
Another question for you. When you install the game, what install option do you use?? Try using the Full install instead of Minimum or anything like that.
Try using these other commands as well:
-m no music
-s no sound
-3 use direct x 3
-7 use direct x 7
-g use windows gdi

https://www.gog.com/forum/fallout_series/fallout_tactics_wont_run_after_install written by JudasIscariot in January 16, 2009. copied in 1.12.2017

[m̶͙̕i̷̥͋̑k̶͓͌̽ë̷̼́]

still a problem

[m̶͙̕i̷̥͋̑k̶͓͌̽ë̷̼́]

the -7 solution doesn't work anymore

[ֆ𝕟𝝰keλsh]

windows 11 pro. No idea what to do