"Can't Create D3D Device"

[Ellothar121]

I've been having trouble with my laptop for a while; It won't let me play any games. I've tried re-installing DirectX 9.0 and 8.1; That doesn't fix the problem. I've also tried downloading newer drivers for my display adapter, and that didn't help (mainly because there isn't a new one...).

It says "Can't create D3D Device. Please, check DirectX or display adapters".

If there are any other possible solutions I haven't tried, or if I might not have installed DirectX correctly (When I opened the EXE, it spouted a bunch of .zip files, and then all I did was open the DXSETUP.exe; Should I have done something else with the zip files?), please tell me.

Thank You!
~Ello

 

[Ellothar121]

Did I post this in the wrong forums, or does nobody know how to resolve this?

Thanks!
~Ello

 

[networkgeek]

what graphics chip does your laptop have and what games are you having trouble with?

also have you tried reinstalling the latest drivers for your graphics device?