If all the above fails...

On an older computer I was getting this error message and couldn't update the driver. However, I found that if I edited the ldw.ini file that came with VV1 to the following, the game would start in Windows mode and I would be able to play the game:



I hope that this helps someone who also has the same problem.

So I've combed my computer far and wide and can't find that INI file.

Iver searched for everything that has ldw and *.ini.

Any suggestions? I'm on Win2K

It may differ because of where you got your game, and how it installed, but on my computer it is in the following folders:

C:\Program Files\Virtual Villagers
C:\Program Files\Virtual Villagers - The Lost Children

(the first is VV1)

You may need to make sure that hidden files are visible.

P.S. I didn't have the same problem with Fish Tycoon, only the VV games.

Actually, I bought it here! I tried getting it from GameHouse, but it would't install correctly, claiming a memory problem (incorrect, i can assure you!)

It would help to know what game you're playing, since each of our games operates somewhat differently.

VV1 = I've had the game for about 2 weeks now and it's been playing just fine. Then today, I go this error message. I did the fix to play it in windowed mode and it works again, but I can't get it to play in full screen anymore (they way I've always played it). Am I stuck with windowed play from now on?

If your computer has been able to run the game in full-screen mode before, then it should be able to again, as long as you haven't made changes to your computer that caused the problem. Such things as updating drivers, installing new hardware or software, or altering settings on your computer can affect a program's ability to operate properly.

Have you gone through all of the troubleshooting procedures in the first post in this thread to make sure that all of your computer's settings are set properly? If they are set correctly and you want to try full-screen mode again, you will need to change the configuration file so that it no longer forces windowed mode.

Hi,
A couple of days ago I somehow managed to pillarbox my entire screen (I think I pressed ctrl and arrow or something) but when I eventually got it back to normal, my VV3 has decided to stop working and is giving me this error code.
I've been through the first post and tried to change the file - it won't let me save it :S
I have right clicked everywhere but I have yet to find 'properties - settings - advanced'!
Any help would be appreciated!
Kiss
ETA - It was running fine before, just so you know.

You should be able to save the configuration file. Did you open it in Notepad? In order to access the display properties, you must right-click on an empty area of your Windows desktop. Doing so will open a popup menu with Properties at the bottom of the list.

Yep.

It says "Can not create the file. Make sure path and file name are correct" :S