Running a game

[Freak]

I have just installed one of my favourite games again "Die Hard - Nakatomi Plaza" for the second time on my computer, because I enjoyed it so much the first time. I haven't changed the graphics card or sound card on my computer since the last time I played it. Whenever I open up the game it shows an hour glass, then to a normal pointer and then it does nothing, no message, no change in the screen. What is happening and how can I resolve it. 

[Potatoman]

Sounds like a DirectX issue to me. Update to DirectX 9.0c (from microsoft), then update your video drivers. That should sort tings out.

[Kerplunk]

It could also be a problem with your sound drivers so update those too.

[Freak]

How do I find out which video and sound drivers I have. And how do I update them?

[Potatoman]

Check out the cards website. I use a Nvidia FX5700ULTRA , and the latest driver for Nvidia is the 66.93 version. Older sound drivers dont cause nearly as much hassle as video, but its not unheard of.

[Potatoman]

PS. The new Nvidia drivers work with all the older cards as well. Not sure of ATI, tho, as im a diehard Nvidia fan!