Hardware Analysis - "GLW_StartOpenGL() - could not load OpenGL subsystem"

Re: "GLW_StartOpenGL() - could not load OpenGL subsystem"

Samuel Johnston — 2008-09-07T15:56:11-05:00

The answer to the above question was rather simple I simply went to the ATI website and found the correct driver and installed it, I can now play Star Wars Jedi Knight 2 and Star Wars Jedi Academy and am already bored so all is well.

Here's the link you might have to go to the main site and work your way there though but it's relatively simple work.
http://ati.amd.com/support/drivers/xp/legacy-xp.html

Cheers

Re: "GLW_StartOpenGL() - could not load OpenGL subsystem"

Samuel Johnston — 2008-09-06T22:00:27-05:00

I've been lurking for the last few days looking for the answer, I tried playing Jedi Knight 2 and Academy but i get the "GLW_StartOpenGL() - could not load OpenGL subsystem" error message. I know that it is different from the other problems because it tries to change the video mode but says it can't. My video card is :
Magnum/Xpert 128/Xpert 99 (Microsoft Corporation) ATi Xpert
7/3/2001
6.13.10.5019

I know my computer can handle the graphics because I've played newer games but I can't get it to work

JK2: v1.02a win-x86 Mar 4 2002
Initialising zone memory .....
----- FS_Startup -----
Current search path:
E:\Program Files\LucasArts\Star Wars JK II Jedi Outcast\GameData\base\assets1.pk3 (8011 files)
E:\Program Files\LucasArts\Star Wars JK II Jedi Outcast\GameData\base\assets0.pk3 (6674 files)
E:\Program Files\LucasArts\Star Wars JK II Jedi Outcast\GameData/base

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14685 files in pk3 files
execing default.cfg
couldn't exec jk2config.cfg
couldn't exec autoexec.cfg
...detecting CPU, found Intel Pentium III

------- Input Initialization -------
Skipping check for DirectInput
Joystick is not active.
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------- Force Feedback Initialization -------
...inhibited, not initializing

----- Client Initialization -----
----- Initializing Renderer ----
-------------------------------
----- Client Initialization Complete -----
--- Common Initialization Complete ---
Working directory: E:\Program Files\LucasArts\Star Wars JK II Jedi Outcast\GameData
----- R_Init -----
Initializing OpenGL subsystem
...initializing QGL
...calling LoadLibrary( 'C:\WINDOWS\system32\opengl32.dll' ): succeeded
...setting mode 3: 640 480 FS
...using desktop display depth of 8
...calling CDS: ok
...registered window class
...created window@0,0 (640x480)
Initializing OpenGL driver
...getting DC: succeeded
...GLW_ChoosePFD( 8, 16, 0 )
...35 PFDs found
...GLW_ChoosePFD failed
...GLW_ChoosePFD( 8, 16, 0 )
...35 PFDs found
...GLW_ChoosePFD failed
...failed to find an appropriate PIXELFORMAT
...restoring display settings
...WARNING: could not set the given mode (3)
...setting mode 3: 640 480 FS
...using colorsbits of 16
...calling CDS: ok
...created window@0,0 (640x480)
Initializing OpenGL driver
...getting DC: succeeded
...GLW_ChoosePFD( 16, 16, 0 )
...35 PFDs found
...GLW_ChoosePFD failed
...GLW_ChoosePFD( 8, 16, 0 )
...35 PFDs found
...GLW_ChoosePFD failed
...failed to find an appropriate PIXELFORMAT
...restoring display settings
...WARNING: could not set the given mode (3)
...shutting down QGL
...unloading OpenGL DLL
----- CL_Shutdown -----
RE_Shutdown( 1 )
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GLW_StartOpenGL() - could not load OpenGL subsystem

Re: "GLW_StartOpenGL() - could not load OpenGL subsystem"

charlie peyton — 2008-06-27T17:57:02-05:00

hi could somebody help me i brought a new game called tremx and i dont have any stick things i can't get ot to work could somebody reply asap please because it sucks so bad that it dosnet work and its the same with halo thankyou for helping if u do ill be very grate full its always the could not open opengl subsystem if that helps you t help me sort it out thankyou 8)

1.1.0_SVN931M win_mingw-x86 Apr 10 2007
----- FS_Startup -----
Current search path:
C:\Documents and Settings\anya\Application Data\Tremulous/base
F:\games\tremx\base\vms-svn931-backport-4.pk3 (3 files)
F:\games\tremx\base\vms-1.1.0.pk3 (4 files)
F:\games\tremx\base\tremx_vms_049.pk3 (3 files)
F:\games\tremx\base\tremx_ui_049.pk3 (63 files)
F:\games\tremx\base\tremx_data_049.pk3 (90 files)
F:\games\tremx\base\map-Xmas_2007_1.0.pk3 (23 files)
F:\games\tremx\base\map-volcano-alpha4-1.1.0.pk3 (11 files)
F:\games\tremx\base\map-UTCSb2.pk3 (11 files)
F:\games\tremx\base\map-uncreation-1.1.0.pk3 (110 files)
F:\games\tremx\base\map-tremor-1.1.0.pk3 (45 files)
F:\games\tremx\base\map-transit-1.1.0.pk3 (135 files)
F:\games\tremx\base\map-skycastle-1.0.pk3 (26 files)
F:\games\tremx\base\map-rotcannon-b11.pk3 (31 files)
F:\games\tremx\base\map-pushcannon_b3.pk3 (17 files)
F:\games\tremx\base\map-paint8.pk3 (147 files)
F:\games\tremx\base\map-niveus-1.1.0.pk3 (134 files)
F:\games\tremx\base\map-nexus6-1.1.0.pk3 (151 files)
F:\games\tremx\base\map-karith-1.1.0.pk3 (118 files)
F:\games\tremx\base\map-atcszalpha-b2.pk3 (50 files)
F:\games\tremx\base\map-atcs-1.1.0.pk3 (87 files)
F:\games\tremx\base\map-arachnid2-1.1.0.pk3 (67 files)
F:\games\tremx\base\highrise-b6.pk3 (23 files)
F:\games\tremx\base\highrise-b5.pk3 (23 files)
F:\games\tremx\base\data-svn931-backport-4.pk3 (63 files)
F:\games\tremx\base\data-1.1.0.pk3 (1229 files)
F:\games\tremx/base

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2664 files in pk3 files
execing default.cfg
execing autogen.cfg
couldn't exec autoexec.cfg
Hunk_Clear: reset the hunk ok
...detecting CPU, found generic

------- Input Initialization -------
No window for DirectInput mouse init, delaying
Joystick is not active.
------------------------------------
----- Client Initialization -----
----- Initializing Renderer ----
-------------------------------
QKEY found.
----- Client Initialization Complete -----
----- R_Init -----
Initializing OpenGL subsystem
...initializing QGL
...calling LoadLibrary( 'C:\WINDOWS\system32\opengl32.dll' ): succeeded
...setting mode 8: 1280 1024 FS
...using colorsbits of 32
...calling CDS: failed, bad mode
...trying next higher resolution: failed, bad mode
...restoring display settings
...registered window class
...created window@3,22 (1286x1056)
Initializing OpenGL driver
...getting DC: succeeded
...GLW_ChoosePFD( 32, 24, 0 )
...53 PFDs found
...hardware acceleration found
...PIXELFORMAT 5 selected
...creating GL context: succeeded
...making context current: succeeded
...WARNING: fullscreen unavailable in this mode
...setting mode 8: 1280 1024 FS
...using colorsbits of 16
...calling CDS: failed, bad mode
...trying next higher resolution: failed, bad mode
...restoring display settings
...window already present, CreateWindowEx skipped
Initializing OpenGL driver
...WARNING: fullscreen unavailable in this mode
...shutting down QGL
...unloading OpenGL DLL
...assuming '3dfxvgl' is a standalone driver
...initializing QGL
...calling LoadLibrary( 'C:\WINDOWS\system32\3dfxvgl.dll' ): failed
...shutting down QGL
----- CL_Shutdown -----
RE_Shutdown( 1 )
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GLW_StartOpenGL() - could not load OpenGL subsystem

Re: "GLW_StartOpenGL() - could not load OpenGL subsystem"

daivis kap — 2008-06-16T06:02:57-05:00

c schmitchen said:

i had this same problem and i know what to do. you have to go your rtcw main folder ie.C:\Program Files\Return to Castle Wolfenstein - Game of The Year Edition\Main and find the wolfconfig.cfg and delete it. the reason the game isnt running is because you have the resouloution too high. atleast tahts what it was for me.

now for my poroblem, whenever i run rtcw in a resolutuion above 800x640 it wont run in full screen it will run in a smaller window. and for fixing the other games like mohaa i would try reinstalling or getting a non crap video card for like 50 bucks

Re: "GLW_StartOpenGL() - could not load OpenGL subsystem"

Randy Gilbert — 2008-06-15T19:58:08-05:00

I got this same response with Call of Duty and Medal of Honor Allied assault. I read many forums and tried everything with no luck. People continue to insist that updating your graphics card with the latest driver is the answer. I tried this several times. I even uninstalled all video drivers and reinstalled updated drivers from the web site with no luck. I also uninstalled both games and reinstalled them also with no luck.
Then I read that Windows XP does not have an opengl32.dll file.
This made some sense because These games worked fine with my old Windows 98se operating system. I was getting very frustrated because I build this new computer with a kickass mother board, processor, tons of memory and a $150.00 graphics card and could not play these very basic games.
This is finally what worked for me.
I did a Google search for opengl32.dll and clicked the first link that said opengl32.dll download. First I downloaded it to my documents and rebooted my system.
This did not fix the problem. So I figured that maybe this file has to be downloaded or extracted into the windows\system32 file so that it would execute during game bootup.
So I changed the destination of the opengl32.dll file to windows\system32. After downloading it there, I rebooted my system, stuck the MOHAA cd into the computer and Bang!..Both games work fine..Hope this helps someone. I was getting really p**sed..Best of luck..Randy

Re: "GLW_StartOpenGL() - could not load OpenGL subsystem"

Randy Gilbert — 2008-06-15T19:37:11-05:00

Re: "GLW_StartOpenGL() - could not load OpenGL subsystem"

sam sanders — 2008-05-25T22:18:39-05:00

yea thats what it did to me to i could hear MOH:AA playing ut i couldnt see or click on anything

Re: "GLW_StartOpenGL() - could not load OpenGL subsystem"

Gary Clark — 2008-05-24T18:44:12-05:00

Hello
I am as frustrated as anyone ever has been. I tried one idea here-

Get SciTech's "GL Direct"

(Official description: SciTech GLDirect allows you to run OpenGL-based applications using Microsoft DirectX 6.x or later drivers. SciTech GLDirect is compatible with any graphics card that supports DirectX 6.x)

Download the 21 Day free trial from: http://www.scitechsoft.com/products/enterprise/gld_home.html

and install

That worked somewhat- it got me to open the game but all I could see was a grey screen. but I could hear the game playing. I got a new vid card put in and I think it is something that I can help fix- can anyone tell me if this sounds familar and what to do about it thanks

Leo

Re: "GLW_StartOpenGL() - could not load OpenGL subsystem"

daivis kap — 2008-05-22T17:00:40-05:00

Aidan Fitzpatrick said:

I've had this problem numerous times with Q3 based games like Wolfenstein and Allied Assault. It sucks.

The first time, it was moving from another card to a Matrox G400 MAX. I'd had a Voodoo in the machine before, and Windows had got its OpenGL settings confused. Reinstalling drivers umpteen times didn't work. In the end, I found there are three possible causes:

1) NetMeeting has got Remote Desktop Sharing activated, preventing the game engine from hitting the high-res. This is unlikely.

2) There's a 3dfx DLL of sorts in the Windows SYSTEM32 folder. It's presence is enough to make Wolfenstein try to load it, and fail. Deleting this was my solution and it worked.

3) Upping the AGP Aperture size in your BIOS to the correct value (or over it, to 256MB) can prevent this, as well.

After checking all those things, the game ran like a dream on my Matrox. However, after upgrading today to a Radeon 9000, both Wolfenstein and Allied Assault are failing once more. You guessed it -- long stream of rubbish followed by:

...calling LoadLibrary( 'C:\WINDOWS\System32\3dfxvgl.dll' ): failed
...shutting down QGL
GLW_StartOpenGL() - could not load OpenGL subsystem

for both of them. I've upped the GFX aperture, uninstalled the old Matrox drivers, and installed the new Radeon ones. Just can't get it to work. I'll try uninstalling and reinstalling drivers.

From what I've read in other forums, this is a very common error with many Q3-based games and any graphics cards. It's all ID's fault.

Good luck!

Re: "GLW_StartOpenGL() - could not load OpenGL subsystem"

ghedfg sdgsdfg — 2008-05-02T04:37:58-05:00

hiya, im having that open gl error with SOF2, now reading through this NO BODY HERE PLAYS IT >.< lol so anyway this is the error

SOF2MP V1.02t win-x86 Apr 5 2002
Initialising zone memory .....
----- FS_Startup -----
Current search path:
C:\Documents and Settings\Home\Desktop\soldier1/base/MP
C:\Documents and Settings\Home\Desktop\soldier1/base

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0 files in pk3 files

Running in restricted demo mode.

----- FS_Startup -----
Current search path:
C:\Documents and Settings\Home\Desktop\soldier1/demo/MP
C:\Documents and Settings\Home\Desktop\soldier1\demo\assets.pk3 (1703 files)
C:\Documents and Settings\Home\Desktop\soldier1/demo

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1703 files in pk3 files
execing sof2mp_default.cfg
execing sof2mp.cfg
couldn't exec autoexec.cfg
Hunk_Clear: reset the hunk ok
OS: Microsoft WinXP Service Pack 2 (NT)
CPU Detected: Pentium IV
Pentium IV

---------- Input Initialization ----------
Skipping check for DirectInput
Joystick is not active.
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----- Client Initialization -----
----- Initializing Renderer ----
-------------------------------
----- Client Initialization Complete -----
----- R_Init -----
WARNING: tess.xyz not 16 byte aligned
Initializing OpenGL subsystem
...initializing QGL
...calling LoadLibrary( 'C:\WINDOWS\system32\opengl32.dll' ): succeeded
...setting mode 4: 800 600 FS
...using colorsbits of 32
...calling CDS: ok
...registered window class
...created window@0,0 (800x600)
Initializing OpenGL driver
...getting DC: succeeded
...GLW_ChoosePFD( 32, 24, 0 )
...35 PFDs found
...GLW_ChoosePFD failed
...failed to find an appropriate PIXELFORMAT
...restoring display settings
...WARNING: could not set the given mode (4)
...setting mode 3: 640 480 FS
...using colorsbits of 16
...calling CDS: ok
...created window@0,0 (640x480)
Initializing OpenGL driver
...getting DC: succeeded
...GLW_ChoosePFD( 16, 24, 0 )
...35 PFDs found
...GLW_ChoosePFD failed
...failed to find an appropriate PIXELFORMAT
...restoring display settings
...WARNING: could not set the given mode (3)
...shutting down QGL
...unloading OpenGL DLL
...assuming '3dfxvgl' is a standalone driver
...initializing QGL
...WARNING: missing Glide installation, assuming no 3Dfx available
...shutting down QGL
----- CL_Shutdown -----
RE_Shutdown( 1 )
R_Terrain: Shutting down RENDERER terrain.....
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GLW_StartOpenGL() - could not load OpenGL subsystem

------------- Input Shutdown -------------
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the specs of my comp is

1024 ram
nvidia feforce fx 5500 series (microsoft corporation)

if u have solution please email me pimping_c_o_r_z_a@hotmail.com

Re: "GLW_StartOpenGL() - could not load OpenGL subsystem"

josh hughes — 2008-03-24T14:07:51-05:00

Hi

I need some Readon 9600 Drivers

Thanks

Re: "GLW_StartOpenGL() - could not load OpenGL subsystem"

sam sanders — 2008-03-19T23:25:58-05:00

hey ive been getting thse problems for MOH:AA about the opengl to iv tried all the ideas so far and still havnt been able to get it to work can someone plz help me?

Re: "GLW_StartOpenGL() - could not load OpenGL subsystem"

Andrew Barnes — 2008-01-04T09:41:02-05:00

I'm really annoyed by this prob, i got the MOHAA War Chest so ive got 3 games 4 CD's i hit Auto Configure on the expasion, Spearhead and its apparent that this is my system stuff, cause honestly, i know nothing of my computer...

System Mem. Rang: 512 Mb
CPU: 1676 Mhz
Video Card Type: Nvidia GeForce
Video Card Display: NVIDIA GeForce FX
Video Mem. Rang: 64Mb

i looked thru my file that had all these games in, AND i had these files to do with Open GL (i thinkz) voodoo.dll, 3dfxgl.dll, i did NOT have any openGL.dll or anything that started with openGL... Some1 help me with this..... barnesy979@hotmail.com

Re: "GLW_StartOpenGL() - could not load OpenGL subsystem"

tomislav ricov — 2007-12-07T22:18:34-05:00

hey sorry 4 the delay...i just got home so....i added the line...but still it comes the same thing,,,plz help me guys

Re: "GLW_StartOpenGL() - could not load OpenGL subsystem"

nicholas sheffield — 2007-11-22T01:47:18-05:00

I'm not sure If it would work with MOHAA, but I had this problem with Quake III: Team Arena, but only when I turned the resolution too high. To fix it, I found the shortcut to the game on the desktop (I assume you could do this in other games, I know it would have the same effect, just don't know if it would fix the problem.)

Then, I right click, go to Properties, and in the Target field I added onto the end +set r_mode "4"

What that did is make the resolution ridiculously small, so I could put it back to a good resolution.