yea but iv had HL2 and garrys mod 9 running perfect on this computer with all settings high.

this problem is really annoying me now

Theres the image if it worked out right.

kk i will try to get a pic for you

but if i cant do you still think you know whats happening?

but Srtest said i could run this for the recomended settings.

and how would i change the graphics options if i cant see the main menu or other menus?

windows XP home edition

Intel centrino duo

1014mb RAM

Mobile intel 945GM express chipset family

any solutions?

something happens when i try to run CSS, HL2 DM, GMOD 10 and half life 2 when i click them to run them from steam they come up then the screen goes black and theres what appears to be some text in the middle but upside down but i can hear my mouse rollng over the main menu buttons.

 any ideas whats happening?

please help me guys as i have just bought a lot of games from steam