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FIRST, here is my log:



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 12/29/12 5:26 PM

-- System Details --
Details:
Minecraft Version: 1.4.6
Operating System: Windows XP (x86) version 5.1
Java Version: 1.7.0_10, Oracle Corporation
Java VM Version: Java HotSpot(TM) Client VM (mixed mode), Oracle Corporation
Memory: 391909672 bytes (373 MB) / 518979584 bytes (494 MB) up to 1037959168 bytes (989 MB)
JVM Flags: 2 total; -Xms512m -Xmx1024m
AABB Pool Size: 0 (0 bytes; 0 MB) allocated, 0 (0 bytes; 0 MB) used
Suspicious classes: No suspicious classes found.
IntCache: cache: 0, tcache: 0, allocated: 0, tallocated: 0
LWJGL: 2.4.2
OpenGL: ~~ERROR~~ NullPointerException: null
Is Modded: Probably not. Jar signature remains and client brand is untouched.
Type: Client (map_client.txt)
Texture Pack: Default
Profiler Position: N/A (disabled)
Vec3 Pool Size: ~~ERROR~~ NullPointerException: null[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:232)
at asq.a(SourceFile:56)
at net.minecraft.client.Minecraft.run(SourceFile:515)
at java.lang.Thread.run(Unknown Source)
--- END ERROR REPORT 6df18d2e ----------



Now, I have been running Minecraft on my Dell Inspiron 1525, it has an Intel Express Chipset 965, it runs great, a little slow if I have anything else open.

I have updated my Java to the most current (7 I think?), and I have tried 3 times to update my graphics card, so I think it cant be updated anymore than it currently is.

Please dont just post saying my graphics card is too slow, I know it isnt large, but I have friends running it on slower 600 series chipsets, so no worries there.

I am running windows XP pro SP2, and I will not be updating to SP3, SP2 has not given me any problems, I also do not have files on my computer of my saved maps and such, I just have an executable file and Im able to access my maps from anywhere I log in.

Thank you.

How did you update your video drivers? Through Windows update?

If so, try updating them by going to the video card manufacturer's site, and downloading them directly from there.

If there's an update for your drivers, try that, it might be supporting more OpenGL. If that fails, replace the actual video card driver, if it's a real one(Example: Not an integrated video card driver). I know that the integrated video card driver on the Dell Ispiron 530 supports enough OpenGL to run Minecraft without that log. If you're using an integrated video card driver, then put in a real video card driver that supports enough OpenGL.

I updated my driver through Dell using an Intel driver download. And Id rather not spend money on getting this game to work, I just want to fix what I already have, if it ran once, and it refuses to now, I want a refund.

Also, the Error report states that a lot o Java strings aren't working or cannot be found, is this a problem with the minecraft client? Is it possible its the client and not my computer?

Use Nvidia video card drivers.

If it still doesn't work, then your computer is not enough to run MInecraft.

Quote from FutureNyanCat

Use Nvidia video card drivers.

If it still doesn't work, then your computer is not enough to run MInecraft.

Read the entire post before commenting.

Quote from RangerKip

I updated my driver through Dell using an Intel driver download. And Id rather not spend money on getting this game to work, I just want to fix what I already have, if it ran once, and it refuses to now, I want a refund.

Also, the Error report states that a lot o Java strings aren't working or cannot be found, is this a problem with the minecraft client? Is it possible its the client and not my computer?

All the Java errors are related to the graphics issues, and specifically it not being able to (as it says) "find Open GL."

There's another option, especially since it worked before. Try DOWNGRADING your video drivers to an older version. People never think of that, but sometimes (on rare occasions) it fixes things.

Also, since I'm not up to speed on your particular model, does it have both a discrete graphics processor AND the shared one? If so, you may have to manually assign Java to use the graphics processor. I read elsewhere that Java may default to using the CPU/shared graphics.

I am trying to downgrade my video driver, but I cannot ind a way to, it says "Roll Back to a previous installed driver", and I did that, and no change, so either Im doing this wrong or the driver cannot be changed. Also, explain that last part. And my driver is integrated if that helps.

EDIT:

I just found out my graphics runs off my 3gb of RAM, so it can vary from 8mb to 348mb depending on what is needed.

and there is no way of adjusting it on the BIOS.

Here is the error report for the In-Browser version:



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 12/30/12 2:15 PM

-- System Details --
Details:
Minecraft Version: 1.4.6
Operating System: Windows XP (x86) version 5.1
Java Version: 1.7.0_10, Oracle Corporation
Java VM Version: Java HotSpot(TM) Client VM (mixed mode), Oracle Corporation
Memory: 786822672 bytes (750 MB) / 1037959168 bytes (989 MB) up to 1037959168 bytes (989 MB)
JVM Flags: 3 total; -Xbootclasspath/a:C:\PROGRA~1\Oracle\JAVAFX~1.1RU\lib\deploy.jar;C:\PROGRA~1\Oracle\JAVAFX~1.1RU\lib\javaws.jar;C:\PROGRA~1\Oracle\JAVAFX~1.1RU\lib\plugin.jar -Xmx1g -Xms1024M
AABB Pool Size: 0 (0 bytes; 0 MB) allocated, 0 (0 bytes; 0 MB) used
Suspicious classes: No suspicious classes found.
IntCache: cache: 0, tcache: 0, allocated: 0, tallocated: 0
LWJGL: 2.4.2
OpenGL: ~~ERROR~~ NullPointerException: null
Is Modded: Probably not. Jar signature remains and client brand is untouched.
Type: Client (map_client.txt)
Texture Pack: Default
Profiler Position: N/A (disabled)
Vec3 Pool Size: ~~ERROR~~ NullPointerException: null[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:232)
at asq.a(SourceFile:56)
at net.minecraft.client.Minecraft.run(SourceFile:515)
at java.lang.Thread.run(Unknown Source)
--- END ERROR REPORT e03e425e ----------

Quote from RangerKip

I updated my driver through Dell using an Intel driver download. And Id rather not spend money on getting this game to work, I just want to fix what I already have, if it ran once, and it refuses to now, I want a refund.

Also, the Error report states that a lot o Java strings aren't working or cannot be found, is this a problem with the minecraft client? Is it possible its the client and not my computer?

They're not Java strings, they're Java scripts, just an FYI. And plus, I can't see what's going on because it's all in native code. It says the same thing to me, I would ignore it. It's possible they're just inactive scripts, but I can't really help with Java scripts, they're all in native code. A GeForce video card driver is the best one. It supports enough OpenGL.

I am unable to find a compatible driver for my graphics card by Nvidia, can you get me a link?

I have a express chipset GM965, and Graphics Media Accelerator Driver (Intel X3100)

I am kind of anxious to get minecraft running again

Quote from cestislife

You cannot install drivers for NVIDIA cards for the Express Chipset GM965. What I can recommend is try lowering the hardware acceleration for your video card. Since you're on Windows XP, this might work.

Control Panel > Display > Settings > Advanced > Troubleshoot

The hardware acceleration might be on full, just slide that to just about half, then load up minecraft again.

That worked right away, thanks! Can you explain to me why running it on full would not work? and could this have an impact on other games too (it being on full or on half)

Id also like to request from the admins that this be put on the help page

.Ive seen a lot of other people with the same problem, I hope this can help