halo 2 instalization help

[yXy BiScUt yXy]

My x box recently got red ring virus and 4 christmas i got a new acer laptop
with nvidia geforce 7000m graphics card

Well, when i installed the first time, i hit 'Play Halo 2 for Windows Vista' and it came up with a warning saying that my graphics hardware didnt match with those that Halo 2 could run on or something like that. I kind of ignored it and hit 'Run' and it worked just fine. then it cuts into the 'News and Updates' window, and i just hit 'Play'. well, it goes to the 'Preparing to install Halo 2 for Windows Vista' window, and after that it goes into the black screen as though it'll start.
Here's where the problem begins. It pops up with a window saying 'Initialization Failed. Either insufficient system resources were found to run the game, or game files were missing or corrupted. Uninstalling and reinstalling the game might solve the problem.'
I can't technically do anything to uninstall the game because it's not installed, and there's no 'Uninstall' option on the game menu, and it's not actually on my system, only parts of the game are, and i tried deleting those before but that didnt change anything.
What do i do?!


ps. i no that this has been posted b4 but i read the post and it didnt help.:confused:

[Mr Buckshot]

Geforce 7000M? It is integrated.

Integrated video card = BAD, BAD, BAD for gaming.

You can run H2V, but your framerate will be as shitty as your spelling and grammar.

By the way, the red ring thing is NOT a god damned virus. Just use your 3-year warranty (unless you voided it by hard-modding your 360) and problem solved.

[yXy BiScUt yXy]

ha yea i know that its not a virus but it has been given the title of virus
anyways that put aside

do you know how to fix the problem

[TPE]

I despite people that think that 1 little issue on their computer is a virus.

Fact is that you cannot run H2V. Put it back on your shelf and hope you might one day be blessed with an actual good computer from god, or something.

[yXy BiScUt yXy]

i didnt say that it was a virus on my computer (you might wana read whole post next time) and why cant i run h2v
i know my computer isnt good but it meets all the requierments

[TPE]

I was reading what Buckshot said. I didn't have the time or patience to read a wall of text that looks like you had a seizure on the ' button

Once again I will explain this. You have what is called a Integrated Video Chipset. This is probably the worst kind of video processing unit you can have. Most store bought computers or laptops have them. Basically They are built in to the mother board and display what you see on your monitor. This cannot run H2V. Even if it did I think you would not have fun running it at 2 Frames Per Second.

Sure you can go out and buy a graphics card, but before you ask. You cannot upgrade a laptops graphics card 99.9% of the time.

[yXy BiScUt yXy]

oh alright well
is there anyway to tell if you can upgrade your graffics card
if so wat kindd should i buy and wats an estimated price

[TPE]

You cannot upgrade a laptops graphics card 99.9% of the time.


Ok?

[yXy BiScUt yXy]

umm ya i read that the first time but is there anyway to tell if i can?

[TPE]

If you are the .1 percent that can replace your video card and can in fact find one for under 800 dollars I will submit a video on youtube of my shit stained underwear. Seriously.

[yXy BiScUt yXy]

hah ok i understand that its almost imposible

but if i can is there anyway i can find out

[Atty]

I'm half tempted to ban this kid, the more posts of his I read the less I feel like living.

[yXy BiScUt yXy]

ok i didnt do anything i just wanted sum help cuz im not to great w/ computers but if everyone heres an asshole then ill look 4 help sumwhere els




fuck these forums

[TPE]

Ok... if you MUST know

What is the model of your laptop. It should be in a easy to find area like by the power button or near the screen.

O WAIIT

I know where he is going

http://www.bungie.net/Forums/posts.aspx?postID=16195521 :gonk:

[yXy BiScUt yXy]

i have an acer aspire 5520-5912

[TPE]

Expansion / Connectivity (http://shopper.cnet.com/notebooks/acer-aspire-5520-5912/4014-3121_9-32784268.html)
Expansion Bays (http://shopper.cnet.com/notebooks/acer-aspire-5520-5912/4014-3121_9-32784268.html) None (http://shopper.cnet.com/notebooks/acer-aspire-5520-5912/4014-3121_9-32784268.html)
Expansion Slots Total (Free) (http://shopper.cnet.com/notebooks/acer-aspire-5520-5912/4014-3121_9-32784268.html) 2 ( 0 ) x Memory - SO DIMM 200-pin, 1 ( 1 ) x ExpressCard/54 (http://shopper.cnet.com/notebooks/acer-aspire-5520-5912/4014-3121_9-32784268.html) Interfaces (http://shopper.cnet.com/notebooks/acer-aspire-5520-5912/4014-3121_9-32784268.html)
4 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire), 1 x Infrared - IrDA, 1 x Audio - SPDIF output/headphones/line-out, 1 x Microphone - Input - Mini-phone 3.5 mm, 1 x Audio - Line-in - Mini-phone 3.5 mm, 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45, 1 x Modem - Phone line - RJ-11, 1 x Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) (http://shopper.cnet.com/notebooks/acer-aspire-5520-5912/4014-3121_9-32784268.html)


I'm not seeing anything about Graphics card's. Sorry.

[Mr Buckshot]

Actually, if your laptop uses an MXM module, you can technically change the video card, but it's better defined as "replaceable" rather than "upgradeable."

If a laptop has an integrated chipset to start with, there's a 0.0% chance of an upgrade. You can only "upgrade" if the laptop didn't have an integrated card in the first place.

And yeah, this guy can be banned.

[yXy BiScUt yXy]

ha ya well thanks 4 trying

and go ahead and ban me i dont really give a fuk


buckshots the only person on here thats not a complete asshole

[Mr Buckshot]

No problem, Biscut.

So bottom line: The only way for you to run Halo 2 is to get a new computer or to send in your Xbox 360 for repairs. While your laptop technically can run the game, its framerate will be crap, like I said, so it's not worth it.

[yXy BiScUt yXy]

ya

well thanks anyways buckshot

[Mr Buckshot]

buckshots the only person on here thats not a complete asshole

I'm flattered, but you've called Atty and TPE assholes, and they were only telling the truth. TPE had also tried to help you, yet you call him names? Shocking.

[343guiltymc]

Everybody here just hate Computer noobs and halo CE modding noobs. :/

[p0lar_bear]

Everybody here just hate Computer noobs and halo CE modding noobs. :/

No, we don't mind newbies at all.

We hate people who read the answer to their question and then ask the same question again. Like this guy.

[Mr Buckshot]

No, we don't mind newbies at all.

We hate people who read the answer to their question and then ask the same question again. Like this guy.

Well said polar.

There are many newbies here, such as OmegaMuffin, who don't know too much about computers and stuff. But instead of acting like total jerks the way you have, Biscut, they appreciate the help that other members give them, even if the help is accompanied by sarcastic remarks. And they try to improve instead of asking very redundant questions. I know that not everyone is aware that a Geforce 7000M isn't a good card for gaming. Not everyone knows the difference between a CPU and a video card. But as tech-illiterate as they are, not all of them are jerks.