Windows 10: directdraw init error message when trying to run LinksLS 2000

Discus and support directdraw init error message when trying to run LinksLS 2000 in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; please help. I have updated drivers, trouble shooting didn't hep... I want to play this game! Any suggestions? One idea was that maybe my video... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by KevinRowlandme, Oct 25, 2020.

  1. KEVINROWLANDME
    KevinRowlandme Win User

    directdraw init error message when trying to run LinksLS 2000


    please help. I have updated drivers, trouble shooting didn't hep... I want to play this game! Any suggestions?


    One idea was that maybe my video card might not be big enough, but how do I check?


    Any other suggestions will be appreciated!

    :)
     
    KevinRowlandme, Oct 25, 2020
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  2. STEPHENWALKER2525
    StephenWalker2525 Win User

    Unable to run a game. Error:'directdraw initialization failed (80004001)'

    Original Title: Directdraw windows 10

    Hi

    I am trying to run a game on windows 10 and I am getting the error message 'directdraw initialization failed (80004001)'

    Does anyone know how to fix this issue.

    Thanks in advance
     
    StephenWalker2525, Oct 25, 2020
    #2
  3. PSYSC0RPI0N
    PsySc0rpi0n Win User
    Error during Direct3D Init...

    Sometimes when i try to search for the max core or max mem freq i have this error message:

    "Error during Direct3D Init"...

    I have DirectX 9.0C installed on my computer...
    I have an Sapphire X1950XT, Windows XP Professional SP2 and only ATI driver 6.12, no ATI CCC...
    I have setted the following in ATI Tool 0.26:
    GPU Core = 695Mhz
    Mems Core = 999Mhz
    vGPU = 1.450v
    MVDDC = 2.201v
    last two options are default...
     
    PsySc0rpi0n, Oct 25, 2020
    #3
  4. JESINTA ROZARIO
    Jesinta Rozario Win User

    directdraw init error message when trying to run LinksLS 2000

    Windows 10 and Ms Works 2000

    Hi Spencer,

    Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.



    Please reply: Did you receive any error message? If yes, kindly respond with the error message and error code.



    We would appreciate if you tell us about your issue briefly. However, I would also suggest you to follow the steps below and see if it helps:

    • Right click on Microsoft Works 2000.
    • Click on Properties .
    • Go to the Compatibility tab.
    • Click on Run this program in compatibility mode and select the previous version which worked fine for you.
    Awaiting your response.

    Regards,
     
    Jesinta Rozario, Oct 25, 2020
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