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Old 09-07-2009, 10:09 AM   #1
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Error in execute games in virtual box


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after i installed my virtul box and installed windows XP on it.
when i am trying to execute any game it gave me an error messsage:
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Creation of Direct3D Device failed.
 
Old 09-07-2009, 10:32 AM   #2
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did you install de official driver for you card under linux?
(e.g. Nvidia, ATI)

Did you set 3d support in virtual box (before starting de guest)
 
Old 09-07-2009, 10:35 AM   #3
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If Direct3D is what VirtualBox calls "3D Acceleration" then it is only available in VirtualBox version 3.0 and later and is not enabled by default. It can be configured under Display, on the Video tab by ticking "3D Acceleration". Is this already done on your setup?
 
Old 09-07-2009, 12:06 PM   #4
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did you install de official driver for you card under linux?
(e.g. Nvidia, ATI)
yes, nvidia

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Did you set 3d support in virtual box (before starting de guest)
yes

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Is this already done on your setup?
i don't know

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It can be configured under Display, on the Video tab by ticking "3D Acceleration"
how to cinfigure it
 
  


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