here are the results of the dxdiag i ran:
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System Information
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Time of this report: 11/8/2009, 16:36:31
Machine name: PERRYS_LATOP
Operating System: Windows Vista™ Home Basic (6.0, Build 6002) Service Pack 2 (6002.vistasp2_gdr.090803-2339)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: Acer
System Model: Aspire 4330
BIOS: InsydeH2O Version V1.14
Processor: Genuine Intel(R) CPU 575 @ 2.00GHz, ~2.0GHz
Memory: 1978MB RAM
Page File: 1342MB used, 2850MB available
Windows Dir: C
Windows
DirectX Version: DirectX 10
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
DxDiag Version: 6.00.6001.18000 32bit Unicode
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DxDiag Notes
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Display Tab 1: No problems found.
Sound Tab 1: No problems found.
Input Tab: No problems found.
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DirectX Debug Levels
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Direct3D: 0/4 (retail)
DirectDraw: 0/4 (retail)
DirectInput: 0/5 (retail)
DirectMusic: 0/5 (retail)
DirectPlay: 0/9 (retail)
DirectSound: 0/5 (retail)
DirectShow: 0/6 (retail)
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Display Devices
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Card name: Mobile Intel(R) 4 Series Express Chipset Family
Manufacturer: Intel Corporation
Chip type: Mobile Intel(R) 4 Series Express Chipset Family
DAC type: Internal
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_2A42&SUBSYS_01401025&REV_07
Display Memory: 796 MB
Dedicated Memory: 64 MB
Shared Memory: 732 MB
Current Mode: 1280 x 800 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor: Generic PnP Monitor
Driver Name: igdumdx32.dll,igd10umd32.dll
Driver Version: 7.15.0010.1527 (English)
DDI Version: 10
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 7/11/2008 12:17:00, 536576 bytes
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
WHQL Date Stamp:
Device Identifier: {D7B78E66-6902-11CF-6276-4A21A7C2CA35}
Vendor ID: 0x8086
Device ID: 0x2A42
SubSys ID: 0x01401025
Revision ID: 0x0007
Revision ID: 0x0007