Can't run Half Life 2 NEED HELP!!

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#1 jamesknip1112
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ok so i get passed the valve logo and then i get to the loading screen and then it quits and shows this, engine error

internal driver error in IDirect3DDevice9::present()

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#2 storminormin
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Specs?

Update the graphics card drivers and try reinstalling directx.

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#3 Judza
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Your graphics card OP?
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#4 Skullheart
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You probably need to upgrade your video drivers if it's giving you a driver error.
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#5 jamesknip1112
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well would you guys know if it will run on my graphics card i have an ati radeon xpress 200 series
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#6 xeekthecatx
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just go here and download the laters drivers for your video card

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#7 jamesknip1112
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no guys im good i reinstalled directx now it runs like a champ thanks for all your guys help well appreciated!!! have a good night!
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#8 WeeMan9287
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i think that card is not good enough... in other words, you cant play it... i may be wrong though, youre playing on a laptop right?