Hi everybody.
Recently, I ran a Windows Update and installed Service Pack 2 for Win XP Professional.
After this procedure Celestia couldn't be launched anymore.
Before the update everything worked properly.
Now I installed the new Celestia version 1.3.2, but it also can't be launched.
Is this a known problem with Windows?
Has anybody an idea what's behind it?
Thanks
Andy
Celestia can't be launched after Windows update
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Andy74,
Most likely the Windows Update Wizzard updated your video drivers to Microsofts version. This will not allow Celestia to load. I can almost garantee this is the problem. Always reinstall your video drivers after any kind of a service pack update. Also always, always do not install any video drivers from Microsoft. They are always nuetered to work with Direct X and to not work well with OpenGL. This is because Microsoft wants OpenGL to disapear and they are hoping that you won't be smart enough to go your video card chipset maker for the real drivers.
I hope this helps.
Don. Edwards
Most likely the Windows Update Wizzard updated your video drivers to Microsofts version. This will not allow Celestia to load. I can almost garantee this is the problem. Always reinstall your video drivers after any kind of a service pack update. Also always, always do not install any video drivers from Microsoft. They are always nuetered to work with Direct X and to not work well with OpenGL. This is because Microsoft wants OpenGL to disapear and they are hoping that you won't be smart enough to go your video card chipset maker for the real drivers.
I hope this helps.
Don. Edwards
I am officially a retired member.
I might answer a PM or a post if its relevant to something.
Ah, never say never!!
Past texture releases, Hmm let me think about it
Thanks for your understanding.
I might answer a PM or a post if its relevant to something.
Ah, never say never!!
Past texture releases, Hmm let me think about it
Thanks for your understanding.
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that's odd after i installed sp2 i checked my vido driver ( expecting to reinstall the CORRECT one ) but i still had the NVIDIA 61.77 runing
for some reason MS did not put there driver on my sys.
for some reason MS did not put there driver on my sys.
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Hey, how about that...
Discovered an advantage to *not* having a graphics card.
Installed SP2 on my Windows XP Home system, and had *no* problems
of any kind. Piece of cake!
Take care, Bob
Discovered an advantage to *not* having a graphics card.
Installed SP2 on my Windows XP Home system, and had *no* problems
of any kind. Piece of cake!
Take care, Bob
Bob Hegwood
Windows XP-SP2, 256Meg 1024x768 Resolution
Intel Celeron 1400 MHz CPU
Intel 82815 Graphics Controller
OpenGL Version: 1.1.2 - Build 4.13.01.3196
Celestia 1.4.0 Pre6 FT1
Windows XP-SP2, 256Meg 1024x768 Resolution
Intel Celeron 1400 MHz CPU
Intel 82815 Graphics Controller
OpenGL Version: 1.1.2 - Build 4.13.01.3196
Celestia 1.4.0 Pre6 FT1