This is the first time I have ever used dual client since the new turbine login system took over. Anyway, I can log in two accounts fine and operate on both for a little while...but after some alt tabbing the 2nd one that I opened will eventually crash and I will get the following error message:


Game Error

Could not initialize Direct3D. Please ensure that DirectX 9.0 or higher is installed.


Of course I have dx9 installed etc.


My PC is not terrible either.


C2D 2.4ghz

3gb memory

7600gt


Anyone know of some possible fixes?

 

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I have similiar issues on Win2k, you'll probably NOT like my answer tho.


REFORMAT, REINSTALL. (it worked for me).


I actually upgraded my video card and changed to XP at the same time, What I was able to deduce was it was EITHER something in the drivers or DX *OR* the amount of video memory that was causing the issue. Since I knew I wanted to changed video cards anyways I got a new HD, XP and the video card. Then I installed the new HD video card and put down a fresh XP install and I *NEVER* see that error anymore ( the old video card was had a mere 64 megs of memory, new one has 512 megs, it's the last one this system will ever see). Oh I had to put in a beefier power supply to allow the card to run as well, shrugs.


I was never real sure if it was the software side or the card itself causing it, just happy I never see it anymore :^)


If you have a spare HD you can try a fresh XP install on, that might be the thing to do first.


You don't say how much memory your card has but assume it's more than mine had.

 

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