The game is not recognizing my Nvidia 8600 GT as a card that is acceptable (it fails the scan), and is therefore not allowing my computer to display any higher than 800x600 (so it appears). Even though I've told it to run in 1280X960. I see no difference in 800X600 and any of the other display modes. I've changed every option that the program allows me to change and have also utilized the nvidia loader as well. No change. I ran the TSL hardware scanner and I get this:
SWKotOR]
ReportDateTime=1/2/2008 9:38:13 AM
SysInfoVersion=v1.00.60
GameExists=1
GameVersion=v2.10.427
GameInstallLocation=C:\Program Files\LucasArts\SWKotOR2\
[OS]
Name=WinXP
Version=Windows XP v5.1 build 2600 Service Pack 2
Service Pack=Service Pack 2
Status=Pass
[swapFiles]
C:\pagefile.sys=2046
[CPU]
CPUCount=2
CPUSpeed=2110
CPUFamily=15
CPUModel=11
CPUStepping=1
CPUVendor=AMD
CPUName=AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 4000+
Status=Pass
[Memory]
RAM=2048
Status=Pass
[Disk Free Space]
C: (NTFS), UNICODE=254.80GB
Status=Pass
[CD-ROMs]
DriveLetters=D:\,E:\
Drives=HL-DT-ST DVD-ROM GDR-H30N,Optiarc DVD RW AD-7190A
[Video]
Video Card Name=NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GT
Video Memory=512
Desktop Resolution=1440x900x32 @ 60Hz
DirectX=DirectX 9.0c (4.09.00.0904)
OpenGL Version=2.1.1
OpenGL Vendor=NVIDIA Corporation
OpenGL Renderer=GeForce 8600 GT/PCI/SSE2/3DNOW!
NVidia Driver=6.14.11.6218
Vid Card Status=Warning
Vid Card Driver Status=Pass
GL Status=Pass
DX Status=Pass
[Audio]
Sound Card Name=USB Audio Device
Status=Pass
;Game Options from swkotor2.ini
[Display Options]
FullScreen=1
Disable Movies=0
Disable Intro Movies=0
Sort Modules=1
Width=640
Height=480
BitsPerPixels=32
RefreshRate=60
[sound Options]
Music Volume=85
Voiceover Volume=85
Sound Effects Volume=85
Movie Volume=85
Number 3D Voices=32
Number 2D Voices=32
2D3D Bias=1.00
EAX=0
Sound Init=0
Disable Sound=0
Force Software=0
[Graphics Options]
Grass=1
Shadows=1
EnableHardwareMouse=1
FullScreen=1
RefreshRate=60
Width=1280
Height=1024
V-Sync=1
Texture Quality=2
Anti Aliasing=8
Emitters=1
Anisotropy=8
Frame Buffer=1
Soft Shadows=1
Brightness=57
[Game Options]
UnlockedPlanetSongs=3
Enable Tooltips=1
Keyboard Camera Deceleration=2000.000000
Keyboard Camera Acceleration=500.000000
Keyboard Camera DPS=200.000000
TextureVariation=1
BodyVariation=0
AppearanceType=166
PCGender=0
GameCompleted=0
CurSithLord=0
Hide InGame GUI=0
Use Small Fonts=0
Hide Unequippable=0
Tutorial Popups=1
Subtitles=1
Mini Map=1
Floating Numbers=1
Status Summary=1
Enable Mouse Teleporting To Buttons=1
Mouse Sensitivity=44
Difficulty Level=1
Auto Level Up NPCs=0
Mouse Look=0
AutoSave=1
EnableScreenShot=0
Reverse Mouse Buttons=0
Reverse Ingame YAxis=0
Reverse Minigame YAxis=0
Combat Movement=1
TooltipDelay Sec=1
Disable Movies=0
Any hints, tips, comments, and funny jokes appreciated.