Create overlay failed windows xp

We have received your request and will respond promptly. Log In. What video card are you using and do you have the most recent drivers for it? There was an obscure reference on the HP site stating that the type of laptop I have that comes with the standard DVD player is a known problem.

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Already a Member? Current visitors New profile posts Search profile posts Billboard Trophies. Create Overlay Failed. Forums Software Windows XP. JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Previous Next. Nancy Distinguished. Apr 9, 67 0 18, 0. Archived from groups: microsoft. Please lower your screen overlay or color depth and try again. Can anyone help me fix this?

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Nancy, I have had this problem multiple times on my laptops, here is what I have always done to fix it. Turn this to full. Go to the display Tab and Enable DirectDraw acceleration.

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