Need help getting Oblivion to work (PC)

Post » Fri Aug 10, 2012 10:59 pm

(Yes I know this would be more suitable for "Oblivion Hardware and Software Issues", but not many people can help me when they only go there to GET help.)


Well I recently ordered Oblivion for PC, the old 2006 version. the Installation went fine, and as should the little Menu popped up.

Play
Data Files
Options
Elderscrolls.com
Technical Support
Uninstall
Exit



I press Play, and there's a small Window in the top left of my screen, looking like it's loading. but then an error occurs

"Oblivion has encountered a problem and needs to close.
We are sorry for the inconvenience."

I checked the more information details and it says:

"Reporting details------------
This error report includes: information regarding the condition of Oblivion when the problem occurred; the operating system version of the computer hardware in use; your Digital Product ID, which could be used to identify your license; and the Internet Protocol (IP) address of your computer."

Only recently did I get any info on what Graphic Cards and such things are, but still lacking complete info on them.
My system thingies are :

Graphics Card: Intel GMA X3100
Operating system: Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, build 2600)
System Manufacturer: Dell Inc.
System Model: Vostro 200
BIOS: Phoenix - AwardBIOS v6.00PG
Processor: Intel? Celeron? CPU 420 @ 1.60GHz
Memory: 2550MP RAM
Page file: 681MB used, 2466MP available
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)

Yes I know my computer is crap, but I need to know if it's possible in any way to play the game, even preferably with the lowest possible settings, I know I've been informed http://www.gamesas.com/topic/797401-video-card-ranking-list/ that my Graphics card is Mid-Range for running it, but differs by individual Chip set (mine is G33/G31 Express Chipset Family)


Please, any help you can offer is appreciated. :mellow:
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latrina
 
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Post » Sat Aug 11, 2012 5:56 am

Instead of going right to Play, try going into Options and seeing what you can set there. I would imagine you need to set HDR OFF (if it's on).
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Stephanie Kemp
 
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Post » Sat Aug 11, 2012 3:13 am

Instead of going right to Play, try going into Options and seeing what you can set there. I would imagine you need to set HDR OFF (if it's on).

Don't see any options for HDR, but I already tried it with the Video Quality Settings on "Very Low"
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