Fix: “Failed To Allocate Video Memory” Error in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle

Failed To Allocate Video Memory error in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle suggests that the game is unable to acquire the necessary VRAM from your GPU for optimal performance. This issue is usually due to hardware limitations or software glitches within your system.

Typically, this error is caused by insufficient VRAM, especially in GPUs with less than 8GB of VRAM, which does not meet the game’s minimum requirements. Ray Tracing is a minimum requirement for the game, which requires a graphics card with at least 8GB of memory.

However, some users have reported this error even with systems that meet these requirements, which is unusual. In such cases, the problem might be with the GPU driver or its settings for Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, leading to the error.

With the potential causes identified, let’s move on to the solutions.

1. Run the Game in High Performance Mode

Running the game in high performance mode allows you to maximize the GPU’s capability for the game, ensuring it uses the dedicated graphics card instead of the integrated one.

1. Open Windows Search by pressing Win + S simultaneously.
2. Type Graphics Settings into Windows Search.
   
3. Press Enter to open the settings.
4. Click Browse, navigate to the location where Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is installed, and select the game’s executable file.
   
5. Click Add and then select Indiana Jones and the Great Circle from the added apps.
6. Click Options and select High Performance.
   
7. Click OK to save the settings.

2. Roll Back the GPU Driver

Reports from various forums indicate that rolling back the GPU driver can resolve the “Failed To Allocate Video Memory” error in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. This suggests that newer drivers might have compatibility issues with the game, causing the error. By rolling back the driver, you can determine if the error is due to a driver issue.

1. Right-click the Start Menu and select Device Manager.
   
2. In Device Manager, expand Display Adapters.
3. Right-click on the GPU Driver, and select Properties.
   
4. Go to the Driver tab and click Roll Back Driver.
   
5. If the option is disabled, manually search for an older driver on your GPU manufacturer’s website and install it.
6. Check if the issue is resolved.

3. Reduce Graphics Settings

Since this issue stems from insufficient VRAM usage, try lowering the graphics settings to decrease VRAM usage, especially if you’re playing with minimum system requirements.

1. Launch Indiana Jones and the Great Circle and go to Settings.
2. Navigate to Video and select Graphics Settings.
3. Lower all settings to Low.
   
4. Check if the issue is resolved.

4. Reinstall the GPU Driver

If the problem continues, you can try reinstalling the GPU driver to address potential driver corruption or outdated software. This is especially advised if you’re experiencing issues despite your system meeting the minimum requirements.

1. Press Win + R to open the Run command.
2. Type devmgmt.msc into the box and click OK to open Device Manager.
   
3. Expand Display Adapters, right-click the GPU driver, and select Uninstall device.
   
4. Click Yes to confirm.
   
5. Visit your GPU manufacturer’s site and download the latest driver.
6. Run the installer and follow the on-screen instructions to install the driver.

5. Verify Game Files

If you’ve met the game’s minimum requirements and followed the previous steps without success, it might be due to faulty game files. In such cases, you can try verifying the game files or reinstalling the game.

Before proceeding with re-installation, verify the game files to restore any corrupted or missing files in the installation directory.

1. Open Steam and navigate to your Library.
2. Find Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, right-click it, and select Properties.
   
3. Go to Installed Files and click Verify the integrity of Game Files.
   
4. After the verification, try launching the game to see if the error persists.

If you still face the issue after following all these steps, consider reinstalling the game as it may resolve the error.