Unable to create primary surface 3

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denisonh
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Unable to create primary surface 3

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Anyone seen this error on startup?
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RE: Unable to create primary surface 3

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I believe that is a DirectX error. Try rebooting the computer.

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RE: Unable to create primary surface 3

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No go Bill. Restarted and then reinstalled DirectX. No love.
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RE: Unable to create primary surface 3

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The error is a graphics rendering error. It's possible one of the art files has become corrupted.

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RE: Unable to create primary surface 3

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You could re-download the current patch you are using, and install it over your current game.
This should overwrite your artworks, and if it is the cause, solve the issue.
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RE: Unable to create primary surface 3

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Appreciate the help. I think it was a driver issue.
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RE: Unable to create primary surface 3

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I'm getting this error.
New graphics drivers, but no luck.
Any further help would be really welcome.
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