Could not initialize OpenGL rendering environment

Just installed Radeon 8500, with the additional CATALYST version, from the website. Trying to play Soldier of Fortune, but I get “Could not initialize OpenGL rendering environment” make sure your colors are at least 256, but Im at 32 bit. Help…Im screwed. Windows ME
utraged:

32 bpp is good, but what did you try until now.
Half the people here don’t understand that they must install the driver for their video card, since the one from windows doesn’t have full hardware acceleration or non at all.

V-man

got the same problem but with win98 and
a rage lt pro card >!#$@%****!!!
What can I do???