Could not initialize video mode

[unmerged(151786)]

Hello.

I have seen two threads on this but they do not apply to me. I am using a netbook but can run 1024x768. I cannot run this res in 16bit though. Could that be the reason? I appreciate help in advance.

 

[Gaute65]

Welcome to the forum

See this thread: http://forum.paradoxplaza.com/forum/showthread.php?t=362890

 

[unmerged(151786)]

Like I said, I viewed 2 threads. That was one of them. I can run 1024x768 as I stated in the first post, so his fix does not help me. The only problem there could be is the fact I cannot seem to run 1024x768 in 16bit. I do not know how to force this.

 

[Gaute65]

Have you tried to rename the avi folder?

 

[unmerged(151786)]

Have you tried to rename the avi folder?

The AVI plays. I get the error after the opening AVI.

 

[Gaute65]

Some people gets problem with the bink player, and the game can crash after the video has run. If you rename the avi folder the bink player will not run.

To change to 16 bit:

Right click on the desktop, select properties. Select the tab to the right. there you can change colour to 16 bit.

 

[unmerged(151786)]

Some people gets problem with the bink player, and the game can crash after the video has run. If you rename the avi folder the bink player will not run.

To change to 16 bit:

Right click on the desktop, select properties. Select the tab to the right. there you can change colour to 16 bit.

(Thanks for the help so far by the way. Really appreciate it)

Okay, I tried renaming the AVI folder, the video didn't play but it just crashed like it has been.

I know how to change the colour depth but it appears my hardware does not support 16bit at 1024x768 (only 32bit) resolution. I cannot seem to find a work around for that. Do you have any ideas?

Thanks again.

 

[Gaute65]

Do you have the latest graphic card drivers?

 

[unmerged(151786)]

Yes I do. I downloaded them when I first had the problem. It's a GMA 500 if that helps.

 

[Gaute65]

You have the latest path for the game?

Have you tried and run as administrator, maybe then you can change to 16 bit.

 

[unmerged(151786)]

You have the latest path for the game?

Have you tried and run as administrator, maybe then you can change to 16 bit.

I got it through steam so it is patched to the latest. Changing to 16bit is a limitation of my drivers rather than my privilidges as I'm the only administrator.

 

[Gaute65]

Well, I have searched this forum for more info, but I can't find any solution.

Are you sure that you running in the correct resolution?

The only difference I see between you and other people that have the same problem, is that you is using steam version.