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Anonymous
13 years ago

error

when i try to play game a message comes up

Error - Unable to set the video mode

i have windows 7, directx 11, nvidea graphics

any help, many thanks pete

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  • Anonymous's avatar
    Anonymous
    13 years ago

    Hello Pete,

    Which one of the 17 games included in the Ultimate Collection is giving you this error message?

  • Anonymous's avatar
    Anonymous
    13 years ago

    c&c covert ops comes with blank msg box

    red alert

    red alert 2

    c&c 3 tiberium wars

    c&c tiberium sun

    all these games come with that message

    generals

    c&c 4 tiberium twilight

    red alert 3

    all these work fine

    bought it for red alert mainly

    any help thanks pete

  • Anonymous's avatar
    Anonymous
    13 years ago

    Is your operating system a 64 or a 32 bits version?

    Older versions do not run on 64 bits, and will require a bit of fiddling around with the installation.

  • Anonymous's avatar
    Anonymous
    13 years ago

    its a 32 bit operating system

    strange how some are working and others arnt

  • Anonymous's avatar
    Anonymous
    13 years ago

    I'm going to enquire about your problem and I will update this thread accordingly.

    In the meantime, please go to your graphic card's manufacturer and download the latest drivers, install them and see if solves the issue. 🙂

  • Anonymous's avatar
    Anonymous
    13 years ago

    all drivers up to date as far as i can tell

    if issue cant be remedied who do i see about refund

    many thanks peter

  • Anonymous's avatar
    Anonymous
    13 years ago

    Hello again Peter,

    The studio is still investigating your issue.

    Nevertheless, if you would like a refund please contact your retailer.

    If you purchased it through Origin, here is Origin's return policy:

    Satisfaction is guaranteed when you shop from the Origin Store Store!
    All physical products purchased through our Origin Store Store come with a 14-day unconditional guarantee. If you don't like it, you can return it within 14 days of its delivery for a prompt refund no questions asked! Refund will be by method of original payment; shipping and handling not included. Customer is responsible for shipping cost to return product. To initiate your return, contact Customer Service to procure a Return Merchandise Authorization Number (“RMA”) and shipping instruction. Products returned without RMA will not be accepted for return.
    Unfortunately, EA does not offer refunds on any products downloaded through the Origin Store Store. However, EA reserves the right to offer refunds in exceptional circumstances in its sole discretion.

  • Anonymous's avatar
    Anonymous
    13 years ago

    still nothing

    i tried deleting temp files and shutting down all processes

    thats what ea told me t do

  • How do you fiddle around with the installation? as i have a 64-bit 😕mileyindifferent:

  • Anonymous's avatar
    Anonymous
    13 years ago

    been on holiday for week, sorry for delay

    installed by clickin on install and then followed onscreen instructions

    strange and annoying how few games work but most dont

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