Weird error message: "Internal Driver Error in IDirect3dDevice9 ::Present()"

EirikSol · Apr 4, 2006

Hi everybody!

I tried to fidn the answer on this at the Steam website, but I couldnt find it, so I hope you can help me.

The problem is:
I recently re-installed HL2 after a long itme with no playing. The installation goes smoothly, and I start the game just way it's supposed to. But when I step out of the train in the first Chapter; Point Insertion, that games locks up and after a few seconds, the game shuts down and I get this error:

Code:

Internal Driver Error in IDirect3dDevice9 ::Present()

That is followed by the windows error message:

Code:

hl2.exe has encountered an error and needs to be shut down

I have tried both to update my drivers for my graphics card nVidia GeForce FX5600 and to install the latest version of DirectX.

EirikSol · Apr 6, 2006

Anyone?

Help is gladely appreciated!

ríomhaire · Apr 6, 2006

Something seems to be wrong with your Direct X. I don't know much about it though...

EirikSol · Apr 11, 2006

I have tried to update it, but no luck..

BatistaFan · Apr 21, 2006

i got the same error message.. its weird, :S. some one help!

Beerdude26 · Apr 21, 2006

What are your system specifications? (Both of you)
A tutorial can be found here: Link

BatistaFan · Apr 23, 2006

My system specifications are:

Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600)

System Manufactuer: INTELR

Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 3.00GHz (2 CPus)

Memory: 1024MB RAM

Page file: 433MB used, 1260MB available

DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)

Please help me fix the problem

Barney Fife · Apr 23, 2006

What do you mean by

BatistaFan said:
(2 CPus)

?
Do you have an actual two physical CPUs or dual-core?

BatistaFan · Apr 23, 2006

BatistaFan · Apr 23, 2006

i dont know

BatistaFan · Apr 23, 2006

its 2 CPUs.. so can someone help me with this error??

Barney Fife · Apr 23, 2006

Is this a PC you have build or brand name like Dell HP? Either way could you post or link a screenshot?

BatistaFan · Apr 23, 2006

BIOS: Pheonix - AwardBIOS v6.00PG.. System Model: AWRDACPI .. i hope that helps.. i dont know what else

Barney Fife · Apr 23, 2006

Give me computer or MOBO name and model, or link me to a site where you have purchased this PC, and or a pic in the web.

BatistaFan · Apr 23, 2006

i dont think that a picture or anything like that would help, i dont think that you can help me, can anyone else help me please

Barney Fife · Apr 23, 2006

BatistaFan said:
My system specifications are:

Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600)

System Manufactuer: INTELR

Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 3.00GHz (2 CPus)

Memory: 1024MB RAM

Page file: 433MB used, 1260MB available

DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)

Please help me fix the problem

Of course I cant help you, not with that controversy "2 CPUs" system spec, not without DX info pad, not without system name and model (Specially MOBO name, model).
I did help many before you but I can't help those who refused to help themselves.

Good Luck.

BatistaFan · Apr 24, 2006

lol, well i updated my video card, and it seems to have fixed the problem.. thanks anyway

EirikSol · Apr 28, 2006

Sorry for not replying before, but here are my system specs:

OPERATING SYSTEM : Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Version 2002 SP2
PROCESSOR : Intel Pentium 4, 3.00GHz
MEMORY : 1GB RAM
VIRTUAL MEMORY: 1536MB
DIRECTX VERSION : DictX 9.0c 4.09.0000.0904
GRAPHIC CARD : nVIDIA GeForce 5600
GRAPHIC CARD MEMORY : 256MB
RESOLUTION : 1024x768
DRIVERS : 8.4.2.1 (Not sure if this is correct)

MorganFreeman911 · Apr 29, 2006

try driver update, or perhaps graphics card update.

EirikSol · Apr 29, 2006

I did so, and now i get this error:

"Internal Error in IDirectX9..."

maxlife · Oct 15, 2007

for a complete list of your computer specs, do this

start>run

type: dxdiag

This will prompt you , just click yes.

It will list all your pc info in a box. Click save info, it will export it to a txt file. Then you can post here.

Its that easy. Thanks

DiSTuRbEd · Oct 15, 2007

Thanks for bringing up a year+ old thread!

caboos · Nov 27, 2007

mine ran for about a year then boom i got the same error
i really need help thees are my system specs

Machine name: FUZZY_LUMPKINS
Operating System: Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp_sp2_qfe.070227-2300)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: Hewlett-Packard
System Model: HP Pavilion dv6000 (EY798AV#ABA)
BIOS: Ver 1.00PARTTBLv
Processor: Genuine Intel(R) CPU T1350 @ 1.86GHz
Memory: 1022MB RAM
Page File: 1010MB used, 1446MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
DxDiag Version: 5.03.2600.2180 32bit Unicode

Card name: NVIDIA GeForce Go 7400
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip type: GeForce Go 7400
DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_01D8&SUBSYS_30BB103C&REV_A1
Display Memory: 256.0 MB
Current Mode: 1280 x 800 (32 bit) (60Hz)

caboos · Nov 27, 2007

come on guys i really need some help

caboos · Nov 27, 2007

please bump

HapHaZarD · Dec 10, 2007

hey there. i am getting the same error. when i updated my video driver i got hit by the blue screen of death. here are my comp specs. what do i do?

Machine name: FAMILY
Operating System: Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp_sp2_gdr.070227-2254)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: MSI
System Model: MS-7228
BIOS: Default System BIOS
Processor: AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3200+, MMX, 3DNow, ~2.2GHz
Memory: 960MB RAM
Page File: 517MB used, 1795MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
DxDiag Version: 5.03.2600.2180 32bit Unicode

Card name: NVIDIA GeForce 6100
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip type: GeForce 6100
DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0242&SUBSYS_72281462&REV_A2
Display Memory: 256.0 MB
Current Mode: 1024 x 768 (32 bit) (60Hz)

Zom-B · Dec 18, 2007

I'm yet another person with the same error. My HL2 does work, but crashes after 1.5-2 min. This is usually experienced as a brief lag (few frames at very low frame rate), then it pops to windows and disappears without error message at all. Only the last time, I got this message.

This crashing happens only sometimes, but when it happens, it happens every time I start the game, until I reboot.

Even a couple of times, it crashed DURING quicksaving, rendering the savegame damaged.
My specs are:

Code:

------------------
System Information
------------------
       Machine name: KAMIKAZE
   Operating System: Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp_sp2_qfe.070227-2300)
           Language: English (Regional Setting: Japanese)
System Manufacturer: Acer, inc.
       System Model: Ferrari 4000    
               BIOS: Phoenix NoteBIOS 4.0 Release 6.1     
          Processor: AMD Turion(tm) 64 Mobile Technology ML-37,  MMX,  3DNow, ~2.0GHz
             Memory: 2046MB RAM
          Page File: 713MB used, 2201MB available
        Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
    DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
     DxDiag Version: 5.03.2600.2180 32bit Unicode

---------------
Display Devices
---------------
        Card name: ATI MOBILITY RADEON X700 (Omega 3.8.291) 
     Manufacturer: ATI Technologies Inc. (Omega 3.8.291)
        Chip type: ATI MOBILITY RADEON X700 (0x5653)
         DAC type: Internal DAC(400MHz)
       Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_5653&SUBSYS_007E1025&REV_00
   Display Memory: 128.0 MB
     Current Mode: 1680 x 1050 (32 bit) (60Hz)
          Monitor: Default Monitor
  Monitor Max Res: 
      Driver Name: ati2dvag.dll
   Driver Version: 6.14.0010.6635 (English)
      DDI Version: 9 (or higher)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
 Driver Date/Size: 8/23/2006 03:53:30, 260096 bytes

Sonataarctica24 · Jan 13, 2008

Internal driver error in IDirect3DDevice9:resent()

Ok, I started having this problem a while back for HL2 and Episode One. I tried EVEYTHING like updating drivers, uninstalling the game and reinstalling it...... it got to a point where I just said screw it and went on to other games. I had posted this very question on a Half-Life 2 video on youtube and got a reply from a dude that said that if i had AVG anti-virus installed on my computer to uninstall it. I said what the hell, I tried everything else so I uninstalled it and guess what? No more of those damn engine errors. I don't know if it'll work for everyone else but it's worth a try. I guess the two were conflicting but I had no problems with Episode Two though, no errors......wierd.

Sonataarctica24 · Jan 13, 2008

Internal driver error in IDirect3DDevice9:resent()

Ok, I started having this problem a while back for HL2 and Episode One. I tried EVERYTHING like updating drivers, uninstalling the game and reinstalling it...... it got to a point where I just said screw it and went on to other games. I had posted this very question on a Half-Life 2 video on youtube and got a reply from a dude that said that if i had AVG anti-virus installed on my computer to uninstall it. I said what the hell, I tried everything else so I uninstalled it and guess what? No more of those damn engine errors. I don't know if it'll work for everyone else but it's worth a try. I guess the two were conflicting but I had no problems with Episode Two though, no errors......wierd.

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