Hardware Initializing 3D environment using a hardware device failed.

[notimejeff]

Just installed Orbiter with no reported problems; many thanks for this sim.
On running it I get:
"Initializing 3D environment using a hardware device failed. Try again with a software device. OK."
I click OK and just see a white background. No response.

My spec is a 6-core processor with Nvidia Geforce GTX 460, Win 7. Am using Triplehead2Go with 5760x1090.
haven't tried changing the settings on the 460.
Have searched the forums before bothering you, can't find an answer.
Any advice appreciated.
Thanks....

 

[orb]

Try if suggestions presented there work for you:

• [Software] Initializing 3D environment using a hardware device failed.

What screen resolution did you set on Orbiter Launchpad?

 

[notimejeff]

Hello Orb, tnx 4 reply.
I disconnected TH2Go and Orbiter now works at 1900x1200 on one monitor. However can't use my joystick/throttle even though the Launchpad recognises it's there. Seems there are only 3 axes, Z, slider 0 and 1. Also no sound coming through. I played DG Stunts and looked around a bit, also going through the manuals but nothing about sound or joystick. Cheers..

 

[dbeachy1]

For sound, you'll want to get OrbiterSound 3.5 from here.

 

[notimejeff]

thanks dbeachy. sorted.