Alright...so I want to be able to play Minecraft on my laptop but I keep getting this error.
Bad video card drivers!
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Minecraft was unable to start because it failed to find an accelerated OpenGL mode.
This can usually be fixed by updating the video card drivers.
--- BEGIN ERROR REPORT 7fe0271 --------
Generated 11/2/11 2:49 PM
Minecraft: Minecraft Beta 1.8.1
OS: Windows XP (x86) version 5.1
Java: 1.6.0_29, Sun Microsystems Inc.
VM: Java HotSpot(TM) Client VM (mixed mode, sharing), Sun Microsystems Inc.
LWJGL: 2.4.2
[failed to get system properties (java.lang.NullPointerException)]
org.lwjgl.LWJGLException: Pixel format not accelerated
at org.lwjgl.opengl.WindowsPeerInfo.nChoosePixelFormat(Native Method)
at org.lwjgl.opengl.WindowsPeerInfo.choosePixelFormat(WindowsPeerInfo.java:52)
at org.lwjgl.opengl.WindowsDisplay.createWindow(WindowsDisplay.java:185)
at org.lwjgl.opengl.Display.createWindow(Display.java:311)
at org.lwjgl.opengl.Display.create(Display.java:856)
at org.lwjgl.opengl.Display.create(Display.java:784)
at org.lwjgl.opengl.Display.create(Display.java:765)
at net.minecraft.client.Minecraft.a(SourceFile:233)
at net.minecraft.client.Minecraft.run(SourceFile:629)
at java.lang.Thread.run(Unknown Source)
--- END ERROR REPORT fddd20a4 ----------
I figured I'd update my driver, but I'm not sure what all I need to know or if I'm doing this all wrong :S
anyways, my laptop is a Dell Inspiron 5100. I've gone to the Dell website and have been looking at driver updates (if that's the issue) and if it is the issue, can anyone help recommend one that will allow me to play minecraft?
and if I'm going about this all the wrong way, please help me out xD This is over my head, for the most part :tongue.gif:
before i can help i want to see your system information. click start and find system information. i want to know what it says under display, under components.
before i can help i want to see your system information. click start and find system information. i want to know what it says under display, under components.
System:
Microsoft Windows XP
Professional
Version 2002
Service Pack 3
Computer:
Intel(R)
Pentium(R) 4 CPU 2.80GHz
2.79 GHz, 512 MB of RAM
need the 'registered to'? I feel like that's unneeded, though xD
i wanted the device man. but it doesn't look like you have a video card and minecraft might never run. you want to find out the name of your display adapter and find the appropriate driver.
i wanted the device man. but it doesn't look like you have a video card and minecraft might never run. you want to find out the name of your display adapter and find the appropriate driver.
It says it's running on a generic video driver. :ohmy.gif:And I'm searching for anything that says adapter but it's not in the system info, for some reason...rather, I'm probably not looking for it correctly :L
Bad video card drivers!
-----------------------
Minecraft was unable to start because it failed to find an accelerated OpenGL mode.
This can usually be fixed by updating the video card drivers.
--- BEGIN ERROR REPORT 7fe0271 --------
Generated 11/2/11 2:49 PM
Minecraft: Minecraft Beta 1.8.1
OS: Windows XP (x86) version 5.1
Java: 1.6.0_29, Sun Microsystems Inc.
VM: Java HotSpot(TM) Client VM (mixed mode, sharing), Sun Microsystems Inc.
LWJGL: 2.4.2
[failed to get system properties (java.lang.NullPointerException)]
org.lwjgl.LWJGLException: Pixel format not accelerated
at org.lwjgl.opengl.WindowsPeerInfo.nChoosePixelFormat(Native Method)
at org.lwjgl.opengl.WindowsPeerInfo.choosePixelFormat(WindowsPeerInfo.java:52)
at org.lwjgl.opengl.WindowsDisplay.createWindow(WindowsDisplay.java:185)
at org.lwjgl.opengl.Display.createWindow(Display.java:311)
at org.lwjgl.opengl.Display.create(Display.java:856)
at org.lwjgl.opengl.Display.create(Display.java:784)
at org.lwjgl.opengl.Display.create(Display.java:765)
at net.minecraft.client.Minecraft.a(SourceFile:233)
at net.minecraft.client.Minecraft.run(SourceFile:629)
at java.lang.Thread.run(Unknown Source)
--- END ERROR REPORT fddd20a4 ----------
I figured I'd update my driver, but I'm not sure what all I need to know or if I'm doing this all wrong :S
anyways, my laptop is a Dell Inspiron 5100. I've gone to the Dell website and have been looking at driver updates (if that's the issue) and if it is the issue, can anyone help recommend one that will allow me to play minecraft?
and if I'm going about this all the wrong way, please help me out xD This is over my head, for the most part :tongue.gif:
Start > Run > dxdiag.exe
System:
Microsoft Windows XP
Professional
Version 2002
Service Pack 3
Computer:
Intel(R)
Pentium(R) 4 CPU 2.80GHz
2.79 GHz, 512 MB of RAM
need the 'registered to'? I feel like that's unneeded, though xD
Would that be in the DirectX Diagnostic? I've gotten to a display thing and it has device and drivers info
Would that be in the DirectX Diagnostic? I've gotten to a display thing and it has device and drivers info
Drivers:
Main Driver: vga.dll
Version:5.01.2600.0000 (English)
Date: 8/18/2001 08:00:00
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
Mini VDD: vga.sys
VDD: n/a
DDI Version: Unknown
Device:
Current Display Mode: 1024 x 768 (16 bit) (1hz)
"WHAT GRAPHICS CARD DO YOU HAVE?"
are you following me?
what now?
EDIT: No, i just post in support alot.
It says it's running on a generic video driver. :ohmy.gif:And I'm searching for anything that says adapter but it's not in the system info, for some reason...rather, I'm probably not looking for it correctly :L