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Yet more info about what you need to run Google Earth...
When
people experience problems running Google Earth, what kind of 3D
graphics capabilities your machine has is usually the source.
The
Google Earth application will work on most graphics cards from
the following manufacturers:
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NVIDIA
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ATI*
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3D
Labs
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Intel**
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Matrox
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S3
* The
following ATI cards are not supported: ATI Rage Mobility, ATI
Xpert, ATI 3D Rage.
**
Intel 3D graphics machines can use the default OpenGL version,
but work better in DirectX (choose Start > Programs > Google
Earth > Start Google Earth in DirectX).
Matrox
card users must use the OpenGL version. S3 cards must use the
DirectX version.
The
following steps can help you find out what type of graphics card
you have. Note: the instructions that follow apply to the
Windows XP operating system, but are similar for other versions
of Windows.
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Open the Control Panel window by selecting it from the
Start menu. Double-click on the System icon in this window to
display the System Properties dialog. Click on the Device
Manager button in the Hardware panel.
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In the Device Manager window, double-click the Display
Adaptors icon to list the graphics card(s) for your computer.
The
make and model of your graphics card appears under the Display
Adaptor tab.
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