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Unable to create primary surface 3

Posted: Mon May 07, 2012 8:52 pm
by denisonh
Anyone seen this error on startup?

RE: Unable to create primary surface 3

Posted: Mon May 07, 2012 9:36 pm
by wdolson
I believe that is a DirectX error. Try rebooting the computer.

Bill

RE: Unable to create primary surface 3

Posted: Mon May 07, 2012 10:15 pm
by denisonh
No go Bill. Restarted and then reinstalled DirectX. No love.

RE: Unable to create primary surface 3

Posted: Mon May 07, 2012 11:17 pm
by wdolson
The error is a graphics rendering error. It's possible one of the art files has become corrupted.

Bill

RE: Unable to create primary surface 3

Posted: Tue May 08, 2012 4:06 am
by LoBaron
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.

RE: Unable to create primary surface 3

Posted: Tue May 08, 2012 8:25 am
by denisonh
Appreciate the help. I think it was a driver issue.

RE: Unable to create primary surface 3

Posted: Sat Nov 28, 2015 4:26 am
by Magpius
I'm getting this error.
New graphics drivers, but no luck.
Any further help would be really welcome.