could not initialize graphics system

[steveumu1c]

When I launch offline I get a tiny screen but it imports my hotkeys. I cannot change the screen resolution to more than a tiny window. When I get on Voobly, it tells me on launch that "Could not initialize graphics system. Make sure that your video card and driver are compatible with DirectDraw."

I have windows 10 and an advanced graphics card. Is there something I can do to fix this error?

[gregstein]

Hello Steve!

We have an integrated hotfix already included in AoE2Tools. I highly recommend that you use the hotfix so you would never come across that nasty issue.

I have written a detailed guide on my blog to fix this issue: Could not initialize graphics system Age of Empires 2 [Fix]

(First Update AoE2Tools then proceed with these steps)

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The hotfix is automated! Essentially you don't need the solutions in the link you have shared above. Besides the hotfix you need Directplay enabled. If that feature is not available or you can't see it? Just download & install DirectX Then run the game and that should prompt you to install directplay.

[gregstein]

Issue closed as resolved. Feel free to reopen.

[harocopos]

hi guys , do we have the "out of sync " problem fixed for aoe2 multiplayer on voobly ?

[gregstein]

hi guys , do we have the "out of sync " problem fixed for aoe2 multiplayer on voobly ?

Hello,

That's usually a wk mod issue. So if you have a different wk version you'll get that out of syn.

[harocopos]

hi guys , do we have the "out of sync " problem fixed for aoe2 multiplayer on voobly ?

Hello,

That's usually a wk mod issue. So if you have a different wk version you'll get that out of syn.

I use 1.5rc on voobly not WK .