video error

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support (More info?)

Is the card old, new, what make/model is it, is it a secret...
J;-)

"Print Guy" wrote:

> Not sure if this is an XP issue or if it related to the hardware, but
> for what it's worth, here's an error I have in my event log
>
> The driver vtdisp for the display device \Device\Video3 got stuck in an
> infinite loop. This usually indicates a problem with the device itself
> or with the device driver programming the hardware incorrectly. Please
> check with your hardware device vendor for any driver updates.
>
> For more information, see Help and Support Center at
> http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.
>
> I've tried updating and reinstalling the drivers. Still getting the
> same error. I don't want to have to fork out 200$ for a new video
> card unless I can't get this resolved.
>
>

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support (More info?)

Ok, with the limited info that you you a revealing about your system see link
below:
http://www.viaarena.com/default.as [...] CatID=1160

You may be installing the wrong driver for the onboard video...I have seen a
lot of problems similar to yours on the INTERNET with little resolve..If you
want to play newer games upgrade to a faster card that can work with your
system or spring for a new system altogether. You might find a card cheaper
than $200 that will be better than what you have now. It really depends on
what you can afford and what game you want to play... DOOM3 will never play
on a SG3 onboard card for example, and depending on how old your system is or
what it (make/model) is makes a difference..
http://www.newegg.com/ProductSort/ [...] ategory=48
http://www.ibuypower.com/mall/lobby.htm
http://www.cyberpowersystem.com/Default.asp
Getting an ATI or Nvidia based card will insure that drivers will be updated
and available too, just something to think about..

Hope this helps..
j;-)

"Print Guy" wrote:

> It's no secret...
>
> On board video card.
> VIA/SG3 UniChrome IGP
>
>

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support (More info?)

Ok, checkout these links and update your rig with the latest updates and see
if the onboard
Video problem clears up with system wide updates and read up about what they
say about SP2 and their drivers..

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc [...] =c00219697
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc [...] =en&os=228

Good luck..
j;-)


"Print Guy" wrote:

> Thanks man. It's a brand new computer, just purchased not 2 weeks ago.
> It's a Compaq Presario SR1500NX. I know it has 1 AGP and 2 PCI slots
> so I'll be heading to one of the local peripheral stores sometime to
> see if I can pick something up.
>
> The game maker (Ubisoft) said pretty much the same thing. Get a better
> card.
> http://ubisoft.custhelp.com/cgi-bi [...] ZT0x&p_li=
>
>