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[thunder102]

Hey,
just recently, I completely wiped my computer clean. Before I wiped it, Minecraft would work. Now it doesn't and gives me this message.

  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 9/15/10 4:13 PM

Minecraft: Minecraft Alpha v1.1.0
OS: Windows XP (x86) version 5.1
Java: 1.6.0_21, Sun Microsystems Inc.
VM: Java HotSpot™ 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:196)
at net.minecraft.client.Minecraft.run(SourceFile:554)
at java.lang.Thread.run(Unknown Source)
--- END ERROR REPORT 28cd5b2 ----------

PLEASE HELP!!

[Faceless]

DISCLAIMER: This is a pre-written set of instructions that are copied and pasted because they're so common. Yes, I'm too lazy to type these out a thousand times over.

----- Step 1 -----

Press http://j.mp/cq8QLR + R

This will launch the Run window.

Type dxdiag into the text area and press Enter

----- Step 2 -----

Windows may ask about WHQL driver signing, just click Yes

Navigate to the Display tab at the top of large window that appears.

----- Step 3 -----

Make note of the MANUFACTURER and NAME fields in the panel on the left hand side of the window.

Make note of the DATE and MODEL (if applicable) fields in the panel on the right hand side of the window.

----- Step 4 -----

Post those bit of information here and wait patiently for someone to respond.

[thunder102]

it says n/a
does this mean I need to install a new video card dreiver?

[Faceless]

Bashes head repeatedly on keyboard.

What graphics card do you have, model number AND  manufacturer.

[thunder102]

all says n/a
nvm ill just try and intstall a video card driver...

[Faceless]

You can't just install "any old driver". Each driver is specific to a certain make and model of card. Even if DxDiag doesn't display any data, you still need to know both the manufacturer and model of your graphics card.

Don't jump to conclusions about things you don't know.

Infact I'll suspect you'll do more damage just guessing rather than being PATIENT and LISTENING. After all, you came here to SUPPORT for a REASON right? I'll assume that REASON is that you DONT know what you're doing and need HELP.

I don't know why I'm getting myself worked up, if someone doesn't have the decency to listen to the person who they asked help from, they deserve to fuck up on their own terms.

[Tabian]

Same problem, same message.

Under the display tab it says:
Name: Intel® 82945G Express Chipset Family
Manufacturer: Intel Corporation

Now waiting as patiently as  possible.

[TheAprent]

I also Have the same problem, i have updated Java and Updated my Graphic Drivers to the most recent version yet i still get the following:

--- BEGIN ERROR REPORT 7fe0271 --------
Generated 16/09/10 01:48

Minecraft: Minecraft Alpha v1.1.0
OS: Windows 2000 (x86) version 5.0
Java: 1.6.0_21, Sun Microsystems Inc.
VM: Java HotSpot™ Client VM (mixed mode), 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:196)
at net.minecraft.client.Minecraft.run(SourceFile:554)
at java.lang.Thread.run(Unknown Source)
--- END ERROR REPORT c102ce5e ----------


My graphics Card: GeForce 9400 GT

[Ninja Ewok]

I'm having the same problem as everyone else in this forum

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.


The video card that i have is:

NVIDIA

GeForce FX5200

and for some sort of date all i see is 4/13/08, i think thats everything faceless was looking for. if not heres some addition shiza

Main Driver: nv4_disp.dll
Version: 6.14.0010.5673
DDI Version: 9

[UCLAownz]

i am having the same problem

Make note of the MANUFACTURER and NAME fields in the panel on the left hand side of the window.

Make note of the DATE and MODEL (if applicable) fields in the panel on the right hand side of the window

manufacturer:ATI technologies inc
name:RADEON 9200 SE family
Date:4/13/2008
model: cant find

please help

[Faceless]

Tabian said:

-snip-

Find your drivers

TheAprent said:

-snip-

These SHOULD work, but you might want to look into Windows 2000 specific alternatives (none were available from the driver selector but not everything is listed)

Ninja Ewok said:

-snip-

I don't know your OS so I'll just point you to where you can find them, here.

UCLAownz said:

-snip-

I hate finding ATI drivers, but you can find them here.

[XtR3Me]

I got the pixel org.lwjgl.LWGEL Exception: Pixel not accelerated
Name:Via Chrome9 HC IGP Family
Manufacturer: S3 graphics Co. Ltd.

pls help thx =)

[Pocoyo]

Same problem

Name: Intel®  82915G/GV/910GL Express Chipset Family
Maufacturer: Intel Corporation

[Faceless]

Pocoyo, click the "Find your drivers" link I posted first in my post above.

XtR3Me, I can't find your card's drivers on the official site. This means it's either very old or you provided the wrong info. If the info is correct, then it's unlikely your card will be able to run Minecraft.

[tehelph]

Name: Mobile Intel ® 945GM Express Chipset family
Manufacturer: Intel Corpiration
Version: 6.14.0010.4446 (English)
Date: 12/13/2005 18:01:20

It Didn't say a model, though so i put the version
Please Help!

[HappyHitman]

tehelph said:

Name: Mobile Intel ® 945GM Express Chipset family
Manufacturer: Intel Corpiration
Version: 6.14.0010.4446 (English)
Date: 12/13/2005 18:01:20


Please Help!

http://downloadcente... ... set Family

Click on that and then choose your OS and select drivers. Get the latest.

[merc4hire11]

any help with this card driver? Plug and Play Monitor on Intel® 82915G/GV/910GL Express Chipset Family. it says my video card is bad when i go to play from the downloaded game but i can still play on the internet...

[PaddyWelshman]

Hey merc4hire11 and pocoyo,

Look like you've the same video card as me asn I've had no luck for the last 2wks.

I can play it online but can't get it to load on my PC,If any of you figure it out let me know and I'll do the same for yous.

Here's my spec, if anyone can spot something that's stopping me from playing it please let me know coz I love this game

------------------
System Information
------------------
Time of this report: 9/11/2010, 13:40:06
       Machine name: MAINPC
   Operating System: Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 3 (2600.xpsp_sp3_gdr.100427-1636)
           Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: Dell Inc.                
       System Model: Dell DV051                  
               BIOS: Phoenix ROM BIOS PLUS Version 1.10 A03
          Processor: Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU 3.00GHz (2 CPUs)
             Memory: 1014MB RAM
          Page File: 717MB used, 1723MB available
        Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
    DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
     DxDiag Version: 5.03.2600.5512 32bit Unicode


---------------
Display Devices
---------------
        Card name: Intel® 82915G/GV/910GL Express Chipset Family
     Manufacturer: Intel Corporation
        Chip type: Intel® 82915G/GV/910GL Express Chipset
         DAC type: Internal
       Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_2582&SUBSYS_01C41028&REV_04
   Display Memory: 128.0 MB
     Current Mode: 1152 x 864 (32 bit) (75Hz)
          Monitor: Plug and Play Monitor
  Monitor Max Res: 1600,1200
      Driver Name: ialmrnt5.dll
   Driver Version: 6.14.0010.4543 (English)
      DDI Version: 9 (or higher)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 3/23/2006 20:38:50, 45694 bytes
      WHQL Logo'd: Yes
  WHQL Date Stamp: n/a
              VDD: n/a
         Mini VDD: ialmnt5.sys
    Mini VDD Date: 3/23/2006 20:47:06, 1166972 bytes
Device Identifier: {D7B78E66-66C2-11CF-2762-CE21A5C2CB35}
        Vendor ID: 0x8086
        Device ID: 0x2582
        SubSys ID: 0x01C41028
      Revision ID: 0x0004
      Revision ID: 0x0004
      Video Accel:
Deinterlace Caps: n/a
         Registry: OK
     DDraw Status: Enabled
       D3D Status: Enabled
       AGP Status: Not Available

[Tabian]

I am still having the same problem with the download version. When I tried to download the drivers from the intel site it said they were not validated for my computer and that I needed to get the driver from my computers manufacturer. The browser version is fine, but unfortunately it has disappeared at the moment.

Name: Intel® 82945G Express Chipset Family
Manufacturer: Intel Corporation

It's an HP Compaq running XP Professional.
Any ideas?

[MCRxRawr]

I have this same problem I just downloaded a new one from the website. This proves intel is crap. >_>