Recognizing Video Card in Windows XP

Discussion in 'Parallels Desktop for Mac' started by circusrunaway, Sep 18, 2006.

  1. circusrunaway

    circusrunaway Bit poster

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    I just installed Windows XP on my new Macbook Pro using Parallels. When I tried running a computer game, I got an error that DirectDraw Acceleration was not working. After running DirectX Diganostic Tool, I learned that I needed to upgrade my video driver.
    The problem is that Windows XP sn't recognizing my video card. It just says a "generic" card, and is using a "generic" driver. I downloaded the correct driver for my card (ATI Radeon X1600), but when I tried to install it, it didn't recognize that it was installed. It's working fine in OS X.

    Any help?
     
  2. keirnna

    keirnna Member

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    It seems no one else wants to break the news to you. Parallels is a virtual envirionment, not a direct copy of the hardware you are running. You need to install the Parallels tools, and that will install a more specific video driver; however, your "Parallels Computer" doesn't have a ATI Radieon X1600, and you most likely will never be able to play anythink other than simple 2D games in Parallels.

    If you have more questions just post here and I will try and help you.
     

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