Windows 10: Shader model 3.0 with my Lenovo x201 - cant get it to work

Discus and support Shader model 3.0 with my Lenovo x201 - cant get it to work in Windows 10 Graphic Cards to solve the problem; Helllo. So im using Lenovo thinkpad x201 with windows 7 pro, 64 bit. When i was a kid, i used to play this game called "Farming simulator" and since... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Graphic Cards' started by Ahfrsk, Oct 23, 2018.

  1. AHFRSK
    Ahfrsk Win User

    Shader model 3.0 with my Lenovo x201 - cant get it to work


    Helllo.
    So im using Lenovo thinkpad x201 with windows 7 pro, 64 bit.

    When i was a kid, i used to play this game called "Farming simulator" and since there´s new version out, i thought to give it a try, for good old times Shader model 3.0 with my Lenovo x201 - cant get it to work :)
    But.
    When i start the game, it tells me "Error: Could not init 3d sysem. Shader model 3.0 is required."
    View attachment 9140
    a) im having directx11, which should already support 3.0 shader. Why am i geting this error ?
    b) When i press "yes" to "install the latest...

    Shader model 3.0 with my Lenovo x201 - cant get it to work
     
    Ahfrsk, Oct 23, 2018
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  2. ANDRE DA COSTA
    Andre Da Costa Win User

    Lenovo ThinkPad X201 Windows 10 upgrade fail

    This model seems to have some issues with Windows 10 support. I suggest you stick with Windows 7 for now:

    http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/for...te-problem-for-lenovo-x201-tablet-isd-driver/

    You might want to try the suggestion of uninstalling the ISD Driver through Device Manager and reattempt the upgrade again.

    Others seem to have gotten working:

    http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/...ndows-10/fd4e5ef6-1a9c-4dcc-a594-9bd030174f7e
     
    Andre Da Costa, Oct 23, 2018
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  3. RAJESHWARI_PATIL
    Rajeshwari_Patil Win User
    shader model 3.0. problem

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting the query on Microsoft Community. I understand your concern and will assist you to resolve this issue.

    Please answer these questions to get more clarity on this issue


    • What is the make and model of the computer?

    • What game are you trying play?

    • How did you download that game?
    Please refer the below link for more information.

    http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/...rying-to/3c8d202f-c7e0-4df1-b77b-d46f1c3769a1

    Please Post back with updated issue details for further help.
     
    Rajeshwari_Patil, Oct 23, 2018
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  4. MICHAELMYDUDE
    michaelmydude Win User

    Shader model 3.0 with my Lenovo x201 - cant get it to work

    Shader model 5 isnt working

    I cant open pirates of the storm without getting the same error of, Your graphics arent supported with shader model 5.

    I did some digging and found my computer has DirectX 12. that supports shader model 5.

    whhhat in the heck do i do here
     
    michaelmydude, Oct 23, 2018
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