Gaming on Windows Server 2003 with OpenGL

D-Ice Man · 13-August-06, 02:42 PM

Hi guys, I went to windows server 2003 because I figured my mouse troubles were because of windows XP, meh still haven't gotten that fixed perfectly.

Anyways, since I got onto Windows Server 2003, I can't play any games that require OpenGL. I tried playing Half Life 1 and CS:S, but it only allows for software mode which is horrible. Any suggestions from you lot? Oh, I had the newest graphics card drivers for my Geforce FX 5200, but they didn't do what I needed so I tried the Omega Drivers and got the same result, so I downgraded the drivers hoping for it to work and it didn't. Any help is appreciated

Thanks!

Wafflesomd · 13-August-06, 03:12 PM

Well, I'm pretty sure HL1 runs in either opengl or directx, and source is strictly directx. Your 5200 should be able to play source fine.

Fu3lman · 13-August-06, 03:16 PM

i am certain that server 2003 simply doesent allow direct3d accelleration, hell, if im not mistaken you have to manually enable directsound...

if you havent downloaded and installed the OpenGL API, then you probably wont have it available as a viable API...this is just an educated guess, server 2003 was not built for anything remotely associated with gaming...so save yourself a ton of headaches and just go back to XP, or go to Linux where you will (seriously) have better game support than WAS2k3...

Computerking · 13-August-06, 03:22 PM

i was have it

it work not all games some will work some not

but why you use this windows its for networking and servers !!

i hope you use windows xp sp2 or vista it more cool and beter

good luck

D-Ice Man · 13-August-06, 03:43 PM

Ehh...Guess its back to XP for me

Thanks guys

13-August-06, 02:42 PM		#1 (permalink)
D-Ice Man Apex Master Tech Apprentice	Gaming on Windows Server 2003 with OpenGL Hi guys, I went to windows server 2003 because I figured my mouse troubles were because of windows XP, meh still haven't gotten that fixed perfectly. Anyways, since I got onto Windows Server 2003, I can't play any games that require OpenGL. I tried playing Half Life 1 and CS:S, but it only allows for software mode which is horrible. Any suggestions from you lot? Oh, I had the newest graphics card drivers for my Geforce FX 5200, but they didn't do what I needed so I tried the Omega Drivers and got the same result, so I downgraded the drivers hoping for it to work and it didn't. Any help is appreciated Thanks!

13-August-06, 03:12 PM		#2 (permalink)
Wafflesomd Banned	Re: Gaming on Windows Server 2003 with OpenGL Well, I'm pretty sure HL1 runs in either opengl or directx, and source is strictly directx. Your 5200 should be able to play source fine.

13-August-06, 03:16 PM		#3 (permalink)
Fu3lman Light My Fire	Re: Gaming on Windows Server 2003 with OpenGL i am certain that server 2003 simply doesent allow direct3d accelleration, hell, if im not mistaken you have to manually enable directsound... if you havent downloaded and installed the OpenGL API, then you probably wont have it available as a viable API...this is just an educated guess, server 2003 was not built for anything remotely associated with gaming...so save yourself a ton of headaches and just go back to XP, or go to Linux where you will (seriously) have better game support than WAS2k3...

13-August-06, 03:22 PM		#4 (permalink)
Computerking Banned	Re: Gaming on Windows Server 2003 with OpenGL i was have it it work not all games some will work some not but why you use this windows its for networking and servers !! i hope you use windows xp sp2 or vista it more cool and beter good luck

13-August-06, 03:43 PM		#5 (permalink)
D-Ice Man Apex Master Tech Apprentice	Re: Gaming on Windows Server 2003 with OpenGL Ehh...Guess its back to XP for me Thanks guys

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