i successfully installed Houdini but now when i try to start it up it gives me this error message:

Error: Houdini failed to start OpenGL and cannot continue
Please go to sidefx.com for a list of video cards.

i have a windows XP and i have downloaded the “ Windows 32-bit (VC8) ” version on Houdini 11.0.504.

i am a student and was told to download the program to my computer for class. so i don't have a license.

i need help fixing it. thank you

What type of video card do you have?

Alanw
What type of video card do you have?

um i dont know. how would i check?

p.s. i will probably buy a new one