WinXP can't detect video card on my mac mini...

[nycionx]

Hey there! Here is my situation:

I have a Mac Mini Server with NVIDIA GeForce 9400 (full details below)
I installed the latest VirtualBox for Mac and installed Windows XP. It runs successfully but the problem is with the video drivers... it couldn't recognize the geforce 9400 card that's in the mac mini. I tried installing the latest nvidia drivers (306.81-desktop-winxp-32bit-english-whql.exe) but it wouldn't proceed claiming no nvidia cards were detected. It also detects "Base System Device" as an issue (missing drivers) in the Device Manager of WinXP.
Anyone know how to solve this problem? Much obliged.

NVIDIA GeForce 9400:

Chipset Model: NVIDIA GeForce 9400
Type: GPU
Bus: PCI
VRAM (Total): 256 MB
Vendor: NVIDIA (0x10de)
Device ID: 0x0861
Revision ID: 0x00b1
ROM Revision: 3362
Displays:
SyncMaster:
Resolution: 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz
Pixel Depth: 32-Bit Color (ARGB8888)
Display Serial Number: H1AK500000
Main Display: Yes
Mirror: Off
Online: Yes
Rotation: Supported

[mpack]

The VM does not have a geforce graphics card, which could perhaps explain why the driver doesn't detect one. The graphics card present in another PC (i.e. your host) is not relevant.

Just install the Guest Additions (see Device menu).

[nycionx]

Ok thanks I tried that and the device manager has no more driver problems but I still have a problem launching Warcraft 3.

I get this message launching just the world editor.exe (see attached picture). the frozen throne.exe just shows the splash screen and nothing happens. killed it later in process explorer.

btw, regarding the message in the screenshot, directx 9.0c is already installed (came with installing winxp) i guess i can install it again but i dont think that would solve the problem...

[mpack]

In that case enable 3D accleration in the VM settings, uninstall the GAs, then reinstall after booting in safe mode. See the user manual for details.