Rainbow Six (original) direct x/amd problem

[Almercenary]

So basically I am trying to run the original rainbow six on an AMD card. It's a known issue it doesn't work too well but apparently there are some work arounds. Anyone have any ideas what to do? When I launch I just get a black screen with a mouse, and if i click I simply crash it completely and it says "re-install or restart" which I have done multiple times now.  Specs in sig and I've already tried installing an older direct X to no avail. 

 

ACTIONKEYMAPPING: Could not open mapping file sherman.kmp

OPTIONS: Could not read key mappings from sherman.kmp, using defaults
Renderer::Fullscreen() failed during CreateZBuffer() in file C:\Develop\Common\Renderer\renderer.cpp at line 1002
Error = "Action not supported."
We are sorry, but we are unable to initialize the renderer at 640x480x16
SetDisplayMode to 640x480x16 failed.
Renderer::Fullscreen() failed during Renderer::SetDisplayMode() in file C:\Develop\Common\Renderer\renderer.cpp at line 1244
Error = "Operation requires the application to have exclusive mode but the application does not have exclusive mode."
SetDisplayMode to 640x480x16 failed.
Renderer::Fullscreen() failed during Renderer::SetDisplayMode() in file C:\Develop\Common\Renderer\renderer.cpp at line 1244
Error = "Operation requires the application to have exclusive mode but the application does not have exclusive mode."
SetDisplayMode to 640x480x16 failed.
Renderer::Fullscreen() failed during Renderer::SetDisplayMode() in file C:\Develop\Common\Renderer\renderer.cpp at line 1244
Error = "Operation requires the application to have exclusive mode but the application does not have exclusive mode."
We are sorry, but we are unable to initialize the renderer at 640x480x16 either
GAME: Could not create Display object
Displaying fatal message box with the following message:
Could not launch due to an internal error; try rebooting your machine or reinstalling Rainbow Six.

[Askew]

You're a baller for playing that game, the last time I had it on was on windows 98 on a 14'' CRT display.

 

I wish I could help with this, I hope someone gives you the answer.

 

Have you checked the PCGamingWiki page? Some entries involving that sherman.kmp are there.

[Lancer14711]

Try running it in compatibility mode and as an admin if you haven't already

[Almercenary]

You're a baller for playing that game, the last time I had it on was on windows 98 on a 14'' CRT display.

 

I wish I could help with this, I hope someone gives you the answer.

 

Have you checked the PCGamingWiki page? Some entries involving that sherman.kmp are there.

I know, it looks like such a good game, I also got the original Ghost Recon which looks good too.

The PCGW page tell's me where to look to see if there is an error/what the error is, but seems not to say how to fix it. That debug is from the sherman file. I got it on GOG so hopefully they will be able to find me the problem/fix it.

 

Try running it in compatibility mode and as an admin if you haven't already

As it's from GOG it's auto in admin mode and what OS would you recommend. I have tried every one down to XP (SP1). There is a fix for the game 'R6 Vegas" but none for the original.

[Lancer14711]

I know, it looks like such a good game, I also got the original Ghost Recon which looks good too.

The PCGW page tell's me where to look to see if there is an error/what the error is, but seems not to say how to fix it. That debug is from the sherman file. I got it on GOG so hopefully they will be able to find me the problem/fix it.

 

As it's from GOG it's auto in admin mode and what OS would you recommend. I have tried every one down to XP (SP1). There is a fix for the game 'R6 Vegas" but none for the original.

 

Try running it with compatibility for windows 2000/98