Got a REALLY weird problem.....

[ErA | zoe)ender]

Hi, I looked a while on some random forums searching for an answer, but I found nothing, so I'm hoping that starting a new discussion will help my problem.

So, first things first - I installed DoW onto my computer no problem, play it often, sometimes at 5 in the morning.
Later, after I installed it to my computer, I installed it onto my laptop, again, working fine, played sometimes at 5 in the morning.
I decided that I would need to free up space on my laptop for a big project, so I un-installed DoW (this is platinum edition)
When I finished the project, I reinstalled DC. Works fine the night I install it.
The next morning, I tried playing DC and it says (I forgot the full message but something like the following): "Failed to instalize video card." (sorry I didn't spell that right) I re-installed it, un-installed and installed it, you name it, it wont start. When I click the DOW: DC icon, it just came up with the error above. I tried everything I could, and no success. Any suggestions or answers?
Thanks in advance,
ErA | zoe)ender

[shaggy]

Sounds like you lost your driver somehow. Either way I think you need to take it to a shop.

[invictus]

Check to make sure your system can actually run the game DC takes a bit more than DOW. If it Can Check your drivers for your video card to make sure they are upto date. Check chipset drivers too and DirectX. Post your warnings.log too.

[ErA | zoe)ender]

well I did install DC on my laptop so I don't really get it.....

[goldeneye]

you say you uninstalled DoW, but reinstalled DC. Does this mean that the original DoW isn't on your laptop? If so, try installing that too