Radeon 9800 pro Video Driver Question or some such
 

Ok, I just put a new hard drive in my computer to replace the old one. The first thing I do is install guild wars. I get a message when it tries to start the game that says "failed to initialize 3d output" It says I need to install direct x 8 or better, which I have. The help link tells me to make sure ive done the following "Please verify that you have installed DirectX 8 and an updated video driver" I dont know how to update my video driver. I havent installed any software related to my videocard since Ive installed the new hard drive. I have a ATI Radeon 9800 pro.

Ive also tried to install half life 2 since then thinking it might of been gw being a bitch, but Half Life 2 wont even launch. Is this due to the fact that I havent installed drivers for my video card? Help me please.

Most likely. Go here to get the latest drivers for XP: https://support.ati.com/ics/support/...e&folderID=293

Which would I need to pick for my graphics card? I clicked Windows XP then Radeon. Now theres another list and nothing looks familiar.

You need to click on "Catalyst 6.3" and then you can download your driver from there.

Pick the one that says Catalyst Blah Blah - Driver Download.

Awesome, works great. Thanks guys.