Things to check
Sol,
I have directx ver 8.0 and it runs no problem.
>>>I just looked at DXdiag
>>>and it says "Warning: It Appears that the installed version of DirectX (4.08.01.0810) is >>>newer than this version of dxdiag (4.07.00.0700). Some information may be inaccurate. >>>You should use a new version of dxdiag."
The Dxdiag file appears to be from directx ver 7.0 so there would be some errors reported there. Go to microsoft's site and download ver 8.0 or 8.1 and reinstall directx., Do not try to remove the version of direct x you have now just reinstall it again. You should also check, you might have done so already, your video driver files for updates.
My system is old by todays standard but fifa 2002 runs ok. I have a PIII 450 Win98 256MB-Ram TnT Riva 16Mg.
One simple thing that caused my game not to start was the CD_ROM drive letter was not reported correctly in the registry, as I have two Cd-Roms, so had to edit the registry to rectify that.
So:
1. Check your temp files folder.....Windows\Temp and delete all files in there.
2. Reboot
3. Check and reinstall Directx 8.0 or 8.1
4. Check Video card drivers
5. Check Drive letter assign for CD-rom
6. Reboot >> install game. FULL INSTALL
7. Go to Fifa Folder C
FIFA 2002\3DSetup ( or where ever you installed the game to)
and run the program 3DSetup.exe and check that it detects your video card.
After all of that then click on your Fifa Desktop Icon to start.. Hope it works..
Cheers,
Doug.