Fatal error when loading ETQW

Howdy!
Here is my issue.
I upgraded my video card from an ASUS Geforce 7200 to an EVGA Geforce 9600. I have not been able to play ETQW since. This is the only game that has been affected, and my boys and I play games like cod4, mw2, and the crysis series games to name a few. The only game that has a problem is ETQW.

The fatal error says, OpenGL driver doesn't support wglChoosePixelFormatARB.

I run XP sp3, 2gig ram, 3.2meg pentium processor, so I meet all the minimum requirements.

Now, this is what I have done to try to fix this. I have uninstalled the nvidia drivers, and downloaded fresh, updated drivers for this card. I have uninstalled, and reinstalled the game (I had to buy a new one, lost the original). I was told to uninstall all nvidia drivers, reboot with onboard drivers, uninstall the video card, reboot without video card, reinstall card, and drivers. I did this without any luck(or change in error). I have also checked on the Activision help site and a couple of other threads that had similar error postings, but these were unhelpful. Can you guys help?
Would it be helpful if I post the dialog box that is present with error?
Thanks!

 

When you went to the Activision forums, did you try the fix suggested in this thread?

If you did, and that didn't help, please post the full error message if you haven't already, as well as info on your sound card and video card, and their drivers.

 

Yes Mimsy, I have used the suggested fix from the Activision site, several times now. No luck with that.

The original drivers for this new video card were loaded from the factory disk. Those have been removed and I downloaded the latest video drivers from Nvidia website. The sound on this machine is on board, and to be honest, I haven't updated those from ASUS. I will go to their website and do so. didn't think to go there.
Thank you for a fresh idea!

Here is the dialog box I get with the error.

...loading binary 'generated/declb/surfacetypes/texturesheets/valley/valley_assault_bridge.stmapb'
...loading binary 'generated/declb/surfacetypes/texturesheets/valley/valley_jetty.stmapb'
...loading binary 'generated/declb/surfacetypes/texturesheets/valley/valley_wall_1.stmapb'
...loading binary 'generated/declb/surfacetypes/texturesheets/valley/valley_wall_2.stmapb'
...loading binary 'generated/declb/surfacetypes/texturesheets/valley/valley_wall_3.stmapb'
...loading binary 'generated/declb/surfacetypes/texturesheets/valley/valley_wall_4.stmapb'
...loading binary 'generated/declb/surfacetypes/texturesheets/valley/valley_wall_5.stmapb'
...loading binary 'generated/declb/surfacetypes/texturesheets/valley/valley_wall_6.stmapb'
...loading binary 'generated/declb/surfacetypes/texturesheets/valley/valley_wall_7.stmapb'
...loading binary 'generated/declb/surfacetypes/texturesheets/volcano/doors_details.stmapb'
...loading binary 'generated/declb/surfacetypes/texturesheets/volcano/walls_trims.stmapb'
...loading binary 'generated/declb/renderprogs/atmosphere.rprogb'
...loading binary 'generated/declb/renderprogs/coverage.rprogb'
...loading binary 'generated/declb/renderprogs/depth.rprogb'
...loading binary 'generated/declb/renderprogs/foglights.rprogb'
...loading binary 'generated/declb/renderprogs/heathaze.rprogb'
...loading binary 'generated/declb/renderprogs/imposters.rprogb'
...loading binary 'generated/declb/renderprogs/occlusion.rprogb'
...loading binary 'generated/declb/renderprogs/portals.rprogb'
...loading binary 'generated/declb/renderprogs/renderbindings.rprogb'
...loading binary 'generated/declb/renderprogs/sfx.rprogb'
...loading binary 'generated/declb/renderprogs/sfx2.rprogb'
...loading binary 'generated/declb/renderprogs/shadow.rprogb'
...loading binary 'generated/declb/renderprogs/skies.rprogb'
...loading binary 'generated/declb/renderprogs/stuff.rprogb'
...loading binary 'generated/declb/renderprogs/trivial.rprogb'
...loading binary 'generated/declb/renderprogs/water.rprogb'
...loading binary 'generated/declb/renderprogs/game/railgunscope.rprogb'
...loading binary 'generated/declb/renderprogs/game/sniperscope.rprogb'
...loading binary 'generated/declb/renderprogs/interaction/basic.rprogb'
...loading binary 'generated/declb/renderprogs/interaction/basic_alphatest.rprogb'
...loading binary 'generated/declb/renderprogs/interaction/basic_detail.rprogb'
...loading binary 'generated/declb/renderprogs/interaction/basic_detailwm.rprogb'
...loading binary 'generated/declb/renderprogs/interaction/foliage.rprogb'
...loading binary 'generated/declb/renderprogs/interaction/parallax.rprogb'
...loading binary 'generated/declb/renderprogs/interaction/self_illum.rprogb'
...loading binary 'generated/declb/renderprogs/interaction/separate_depth.rprogb'
...loading binary 'generated/declb/renderprogs/interaction/strogg.rprogb'
...loading binary 'generated/declb/renderprogs/interaction/translucent.rprogb'
...loading binary 'generated/declb/renderprogs/megatexture/ambient.rprogb'
...loading binary 'generated/declb/renderprogs/megatexture/glslambient.rprogb'
...loading binary 'generated/declb/renderprogs/megatexture/glslinteraction.rprogb'
...loading binary 'generated/declb/renderprogs/megatexture/interaction.rprogb'
...loading binary 'generated/declb/renderprogs/postprocess/glare.rprogb'
...loading binary 'generated/declb/renderprogs/skinning/skinning_matrix.rprogb'
...loading binary 'generated/declb/imposters/imposters.impb'
...loading binary 'generated/declb/localization/locstr/default.locstrb'
...loading binary 'generated/declb/localization/locstr/engine/keys.locstrb'
...loading binary 'generated/declb/localization/locstr/engine/misc.locstrb'
...loading binary 'generated/declb/localization/locstr/engine/sdnet.locstrb'
...loading binary 'generated/declb/localization/locstr/game/achievements.locstrb'
...loading binary 'generated/declb/localization/locstr/game/chat_gdf.locstrb'
...loading binary 'generated/declb/localization/locstr/game/chat_gdf_bot.locstrb'
...loading binary 'generated/declb/localization/locstr/game/chat_strogg.locstrb'
...loading binary 'generated/declb/localization/locstr/game/chat_strogg_bot.locstrb'
...loading binary 'generated/declb/localization/locstr/game/classes.locstrb'
...loading binary 'generated/declb/localization/locstr/game/default.locstrb'
...loading binary 'generated/declb/localization/locstr/game/intros.locstrb'
...loading binary 'generated/declb/localization/locstr/game/loadtips.locstrb'
...loading binary 'generated/declb/localization/locstr/game/obituaries.locstrb'
...loading binary 'generated/declb/localization/locstr/game/ranks.locstrb'
...loading binary 'generated/declb/localization/locstr/game/rewards.locstrb'
...loading binary 'generated/declb/localization/locstr/game/tasks.locstrb'
...loading binary 'generated/declb/localization/locstr/game/tooltips.locstrb'
...loading binary 'generated/declb/localization/locstr/game/votes.locstrb'
...loading binary 'generated/declb/localization/locstr/game/tasks/solo_aggressor.locstrb'
...loading binary 'generated/declb/localization/locstr/game/tasks/solo_all.locstrb'
...loading binary 'generated/declb/localization/locstr/game/tasks/solo_common.locstrb'
...loading binary 'generated/declb/localization/locstr/game/tasks/solo_constructor.locstrb'
...loading binary 'generated/declb/localization/locstr/game/tasks/solo_covertops.locstrb'
...loading binary 'generated/declb/localization/locstr/game/tasks/solo_engineer.locstrb'
...loading binary 'generated/declb/localization/locstr/game/tasks/solo_fieldops.locstrb'
...loading binary 'generated/declb/localization/locstr/game/tasks/solo_gdf.locstrb'
...loading binary 'generated/declb/localization/locstr/game/tasks/solo_infiltrator.locstrb'
...loading binary 'generated/declb/localization/locstr/game/tasks/solo_medic.locstrb'
...loading binary 'generated/declb/localization/locstr/game/tasks/solo_oppressor.locstrb'
...loading binary 'generated/declb/localization/locstr/game/tasks/solo_soldier.locstrb'
...loading binary 'generated/declb/localization/locstr/game/tasks/solo_strogg.locstrb'
...loading binary 'generated/declb/localization/locstr/game/tasks/solo_technician.locstrb'
...loading binary 'generated/declb/localization/locstr/guis/admin.locstrb'
...loading binary 'generated/declb/localization/locstr/guis/bindings.locstrb'
...loading binary 'generated/declb/localization/locstr/guis/game.locstrb'
...loading binary 'generated/declb/localization/locstr/guis/global.locstrb'
...loading binary 'generated/declb/localization/locstr/guis/hud.locstrb'
...loading binary 'generated/declb/localization/locstr/guis/limbo.locstrb'
...loading binary 'generated/declb/localization/locstr/guis/mainmenu.locstrb'
...loading binary 'generated/declb/localization/locstr/guis/maps.locstrb'
...loading binary 'generated/declb/localization/locstr/maps/area22.locstrb'
...loading binary 'generated/declb/localization/locstr/maps/ark.locstrb'
...loading binary 'generated/declb/localization/locstr/maps/canyon.locstrb'
...loading binary 'generated/declb/localization/locstr/maps/island.locstrb'
...loading binary 'generated/declb/localization/locstr/maps/locations.locstrb'
...loading binary 'generated/declb/localization/locstr/maps/objectives.locstrb'
...loading binary 'generated/declb/localization/locstr/maps/outskirts.locstrb'
...loading binary 'generated/declb/localization/locstr/maps/quarry.locstrb'
...loading binary 'generated/declb/localization/locstr/maps/refinery.locstrb'
...loading binary 'generated/declb/localization/locstr/maps/salvage.locstrb'
...loading binary 'generated/declb/localization/locstr/maps/sewer.locstrb'
...loading binary 'generated/declb/localization/locstr/maps/slipgate.locstrb'
...loading binary 'generated/declb/localization/locstr/maps/valley.locstrb'
...loading binary 'generated/declb/localization/locstr/maps/volcano.locstrb'
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couldn't exec 'etqwconfig.cfg'
execing 'localization/english/defaultbinds.cfg'
couldn't exec 'etqwbinds.cfg'
couldn't exec 'autoexec.cfg'
Vendor:10DE Device:0625
Detected
2 3.20 GHz CPU
2048 MB of System memory
1024 MB of Video memory on an optimal video architecture

This system qualifies for High quality!
execing 'specs/highspec.dat'
execing 'specs/highspec_cpu.dat'
execing 'specs/highspec_gamedetail.dat'
execing 'specs/highspec_gpu.dat'
execing 'specs/highspec_gpudetail.dat'
execing 'specs/highspec_lighting.dat'
execing 'specs/highspec_foliage.dat'
Vendor:10DE Device:0625
execing 'specs/highspec_foliage.dat'
Failed to open server license code file for reading.
Initializing OpenGL subsystem
...registered window class
...registered fake window class
...calling LoadLibrary( 'opengl32' ): succeeded
...initializing QGL
********************
FATAL ERROR: The OpenGL driver doesn't support wglChoosePixelFormatARB
********************
--------------- BSE Shutdown ----------------
---------------------------------------------
Shutting down OpenGL subsystem
...releasing DC
...resetting display
...shutting down QGL
...unloading OpenGL DLL
idRenderSystem::Shutdown()
Shutting down performance queries
The OpenGL driver doesn't support wglChoosePixelFormatARB

 

Which ASUS board are you using? Their driver may not be the latest, if it's a few years old... still worth trying though, of course.

When you changed the screen resolution, per that forum thread, were you using Windows XP's display properties or the nVidia control panel? If only one of them, try using the other.

EDIT:
Are you sure you went through that entire thread and did ever step? One of the first ones is to update your sound driver.

 

No, I have not considered the sound drivers. After installing video card I assumed it was video based, and have not updated the audio.
I pulled an audio utility patch from the ASUS site and the update for the audio chipset is an older version. It didn't fix the problem. I will continue to find the audio drivers.

The MOBO is an ASUS P5N32-SLI delux. I put this system together in '06, and it has operated smashingly!

Thank you for the suggestions! I needed fresh eyes on this problem!

 

Okay, I updated the sound driver, and went to the nVidia control panel to change settings, and I am still unable to play this game.

 

Which version of DirectX do you have installed, and is it fully updated? You problem is somehow tied to the graphics, be it the driver or something else...

Another thing to look at is your graphics options .Turn off everything, then re-enable effects and settings one at a time, and see which one is causing the error.

 

I have been going through all of the drivers, (the forums here are GREAT!) and have installed EVEREST. I am still picking my way through all of the drivers that have issues.
My DirectX is 9.0c.

 

If you haven't checked yet if you have the latest version of DirectX 9.0, double-check that. You should be at version 9.29.1962, it was published early in June of this year. If you have an earlier version installed, you can get the latest here.

 

My DirectX is up to date. I GIVE UP! I will inform my clan that I won't be playing due to technical issues. I never imagined that an upgrade would be so painful.
Thank you for the help Mimsy!

 

Ouch...! Sorry I couldn't help you fix it.

If you ever figure this out, please come back and post how you did it!