Aoe 3 Initialization Failed Windows 10
Turns out Age of Empires 3 doesn't much like a second GPU with a second monitor. (Will report back soon on if I can get it working with my second GPU and second monitor running)What I did to fix it:1) Uninstall it from Steam.2) Close Steam (Click Steam in the upper left of the Steam window, then Exit)3) Delete the Age of Empires 3 folder in the Steam install directory. Default is C:Program Files (x86)SteamsteamappscommonAge of Empires 3.
Delete the Age of Empires 3 folder.4) Delete the Age of Empires 3 folder in Documents My Games. Default directory should be C:Users(the name you have in your computer)DocumentsMy Games. Delete the Age of Empires 3 folder.5) Reinstall Age of Empires 3.6) Once reinstalled, change your monitor's resolution to 1024 x 7687) Launch Age of Empires 3! Old topic:Sorry for reviving such an old topic, but I can't find much up-to-date information on this.I'm unable to play AoE 3 (Steam) on my machine.
When I click 'Play,' the 'Age of Empires III' logo/image comes up, then it gives me an error saying my machine doesn't meet the system requirements (says I have 0 MB video memory. If I choose 'attempt to run,' it gives me the 'Direct3D initialization' error.Before this, I had to download a DLL that was missing. Of course I've forgotten it's name, though.The compatibility is set to XP SP 3, run as admin.
I've tried editing the xml profiles to 60hz refresh, 1024 resolution, etc, and also gone through the 'How to Fix Direct3D errors' on Tom's Guide. None of it's worked for me.I was able to run AoE 3 on my HD 6870 back in the days of Windows 8.1, but can't on my R9 380 (windows 10).My drivers are CCC 15.7.1 (I have unrelated issues with Crimson). 15.7 driver also doesn't work.Any help/suggestions appreciated.Thanks in advance!Edit:I've checked the log (like I should've from the start) and it says 'PreGame 7753: nvCPL is unavailable.' strikeGoing to try putting the nvcpl.dll from dll-files into AoE3's folder, see if it fixes. Will update thread if it does or doesn't./strikeDidn't work.Back to the drawing board. Fixed it!Turns out Age of Empires 3 doesn't much like a second GPU with a second monitor.
(Will report back soon on if I can get it working with my second GPU and second monitor running)What I did to fix it:1) Uninstall it from Steam.2) Close Steam (Click Steam in the upper left of the Steam window, then Exit)3) Delete the Age of Empires 3 folder in the Steam install directory. Default is C:Program Files (x86)SteamsteamappscommonAge of Empires 3. Delete the Age of Empires 3 folder.4) Delete the Age of Empires 3 folder in Documents My Games. Default directory should be C:Users(the name you have in your computer)DocumentsMy Games. Delete the Age of Empires 3 folder.5) Reinstall Age of Empires 3.6) Once reinstalled, change your monitor's resolution to 1024 x 7687) Launch Age of Empires 3!I'm going to do some testing and will report back with results in case anyone in the future has this problem.
Aoe 3 Initialization Failed Windows 10 Install
The Windows 10 PROCESS1INITIALIZATIONFAILED error is either a hardware fault or a fault with Windows boot files. Fixing it can be as simple as checking the cables on your hard drive or as tiresome as performing a system restore. Either way, here’s how to fix the Windows 10 PROCESS1INITIALIZATIONFAILED error.Often, this error will occur after you have made either a hardware or software change to your computer. Depending on which it is, your troubleshooting efforts should begin there.Fix Windows 10 PROCESS1INITIALIZATIONFAILED errorIf you have made hardware changes:1.Check HDD or SSD cables are tight and secure.2.Do the same for power cables just in case.3.Check your BIOS has the correct settings for the boot drive. ATA/IDE for HDD and AHCI for SSD.4.Remove any hardware recently added or update the drivers for that device.If you made software changes:1.Make sure the program is compatible with Windows 10 and is updated to the latest version.2.Uninstall the software and retest.
Check version and compatibility with the vendor if fault goes away.If you didn’t make any changes before the error began:1. Open a CMD window as an administrator.2. Type or paste ‘sfc /scannow’ and hit Enter.3.Allow the process to complete.This is the System File Checker and I use it extensively in troubleshooting Windows 10. If that doesn’t fix the issue, the only other alternative is to perform a startup repair.1. Boot your computer from the installation media.2. Select ‘Repair your computer’ instead of ‘Install now’.3. Select Troubleshoot, Advanced options and then Startup Repair.4.Allow the process to complete.Hopefully, Startup Repair will find and fix any file errors.
Aoe 3 Initialization Failed Windows 10 Update
If not, your only alternative now is to perform a system refresh or restore.More quality Windows 10 tips from Tom’s Hardware.