StarTrader wrote:
Here’s one possible solution…

dude…i can’t believe it…i’m going to curl up into a ball and weep…you were right! uninstalled ms security essentials and everything worked!

http://www.neowin.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=845770&st=0

Otherwise, just a suggestion in case you don’t get a better solution soon…

Also try setting 800x600 and try it, then 1024x768 and try it?

If you still have your old machine, take your old graphics card and plug it into the new machine and load its drivers?

Thanks alot StarTrader this worked wonders im now enjoying ye-old FL once again Much apreciated for your advice

Thanks Startrader i shall try when i get home, unfortunately i no longer have my old computer, as i gave it to a friend who’s died on him, figured i wouldn’t need it anymore.

Hi guys, new to the site, not new to Freelancer, been playing it for years, well since it was out. More often then not i play the FreeWorlds:Tieds of War mod.

I recently got a new computer whihc specs are as so
I7-920 CPU

ASUS HD5850 Graphics card
6GB DDR3 Gskill Ram
EX58-UD3R Mobo
With Win7 Ultimate 64Bit OS

Now when i try to play FL i get an instant crash with an error message like this “Freelancer Critical Error: No 3D Capable card detected. You might need ot reinstall”

Now i have tried everything that has been suggested, from disabling and re-enabling my graphics card, to the quick fix on this very site, also the stand alone hardware update, multiple reinstall multiple attempts at compatibility, everything. My drivers are the latest WHQL (i’ve even tried rolling them back a few see if that works), my directX is up to date and working properly (direct 3D is active).

Anyways i signed up here to see if any of you fine peoples, hopefully those who made the quickfixes, could help me solve my problem. I’m at a loss here guys i love this game and want t oplay it on my new computer.